Did you know heart disease is the No. 1 killer worldwide, and stroke ranks second globally? Even when those conditions don't result in death, they cause disability and diminish quality of life.
Like many of you, heart disease and stroke have impacted my family and friends in the worst of ways. While I have volunteered with the American Heart Association since 2013, it became even more meaningful to me when I was diagnosed with a heart condition in May of 2020. Thanks to great research like that funded by the AHA, I was able to have a successful surgery and gain back control of my life. I am excited to have the opportunity to continue volunteering for the American Heart Association as a member of the Executive Leadership Team in NWA.