On August 15, I'll be walking in my second Central Ohio Heart Walk.

Last year, I went to support all the heart disease and stroke survivors I've had the pleasure of working with, and to advocate for more research on promoting cardiovascular health, particularly since heart disease is the #1 cause of death worldwide.

This year, I'll be walking because I lost two people close to me to heart disease in past year: my uncle and a good friend from college. It's devastating to know that we know so much about how to prevent and treat heart disease, and yet so many people don't get the care they need in time.

I'm raising funds to help the American Heart Association promote heart and brain health for all.