My mom is here today because of modern medicine, compassionate doctors, and lifesaving support made possible by people who give. She has undergone two openā€‘heart surgeries, both of which required a heart and lung machine to keep her alive while her heart was repaired. Those moments changed our family forever.
There were days filled with fear, uncertainty, and countless prayers. But there were also days filled with hope, hope created by experts trained through research, technology made possible by donations, and a healthcare system built on people who believe every heartbeat matters.
Today, I don’t take a single moment with my mom for granted. I’m grateful for her laugh, her guidance, and her presence in my life. Every milestone we continue to share is a gift that once felt uncertain.
That is why these dollars matter. Every donation to the Denver Heart Walk helps fund research, education, and breakthroughs that save lives—just like my mom’s. Your support gives families more time, more memories, and more hope.
I walk with gratitude in my heart—and with purpose—so others can keep walking, too.