Many of you now know that I suffered a Sudden Cardiac Arrest event last December. This horrific event has changed my life in so many ways and I am embracing the positives. I would like to help promote the teaching of hands only CPR as well as bring awareness to AEDs. I would not be alive today if it was not for my daughter doing compressions on me until the first responders arrived with an AED. With her compressions my blood continued to circulate and the first responders were able to shock my heart out of V-Fib. With doing this walk and fundraising many of the dollars stay here in the Madison area for research and education.
We're a relentless force! Now imagine how much stronger we'll be working as a team! Heart disease is still the no. 1 killer and stroke ranks no. 5 in our nation.
We are walking together - not only for our own health, but also for yours. And for the health of our parents, our children, and our grandchildren.
The Heart Walk is a time of celebration, joy, and inspiration. It's also an event where people work together to support one single goal - to create a world free of heart disease and stroke.
This year, as we celebrate the Centennial of the American Heart Assocation, we will move into our second century with Bold Hearts focused on the work ahead while celebrating our lifesaving history with those who have made it possible. This relentless pursuit will continue until heart disease and stroke no longer exist.
Be a relentless force. Be a supporter of critical research. Be a lifesaver. Be a part of an unstoppable team. Join us now and walk to save lives.