On September 5, 2021, at 11:42am, I had an ischemic stroke.

The graphic at the top of the page? That's me....riding my Peloton....until I wasn't (start of my stroke). I was 48 years old and in some of the best shape of my life. To say this was a shock is a huge understatement. I've had a lot of tests and I still don't have a solid reason as to why it happened. But I know this - I am very lucky. While the physical and mental recovery was difficult and frustrating at times (patience is still not my best quality), I'm alive. And I'm fortunate to not have any lingering deficits. Overall, I'm doing okay. Now I need to do everything that I can to make sure this doesn't happen again - to anyone.

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 walker who joins, every dollar donated, means more people trained in lifesaving CPR, more research and more lifesaving moments for everyone. ​

I Walk to Save Lives. Help me reach my goal today by joining our team or donating towards our goal. Together, we can turn bystanders into lifesavers.