At just 25, I had a heart attack. As a young woman of color, my experience didn?t look like the typical heart attack you see on TV so I didn't recognize the signs?and that?s part of the problem. Women and younger adults are often underrepresented in heart research, which means symptoms and risks can be missed. Women are more likely than men to have symptoms like shortness of breath, nausea, or back and jaw pain, rather than the classic crushing chest pain. They are also more likely than men to have heart attacks from causes other than obstruction, which are easier to miss and historically under-researched.
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.
