My husband, Joe, nearly died 11 years ago when we had a heart attack stemming from a 99% blockage in his LAD (the "widow maker"). In March 2025, he had triple bypass. And in December, he had two more stents placed. This cause is near and dear to my heart not just for my husband but for many other family members and friends who also suffer from heart failure.
Awareness is key, and AHA does a great job of raising awareness and educating people on how to help others who suffer or may suffer from heart disease. I can't stress enough how important it is to know the warning signs of heart disease, to know life-saving techniques like CPR and to have routine checks with your doctor.
9 out of 10 people who suffer cardiac arrest outside the hospital die. In most of those cases, bystander CPR was not performed. But we can change this. ​
Cardiac arrests happen at work, in homes, on athletic fields and in neighborhoods everywhere, and the readiness of our community can be the difference between life and death. ​
It's time to unite, take action, and save lives. Every dollar donated, means more people trained in lifesaving CPR, more research and more lifesaving moments for everyone. Together, we can turn bystanders into lifesavers.​
I Walk to Save Lives. Help me reach my goal today.​