I walk because I know that with every step, I am helping to save lives, and honor those who have passed from heart-related conditions. I walk in honor of my cousin, Kathy (pictured), who passed away at 46 years of age from atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease, and her mom (my Aunty Nelly), who coincidentally suffered a stroke shortly before her daughter passed and has been in a nursing home, since. I walk for my dad, who survived a heart attack and triple bypass surgery a few years ago, and continues to press on and persevere through his medical challenges.
We're all tied to heart disease and stroke in some way. We have to change that, and together we can make a difference.
Your donation will fund groundbreaking research that literally keeps hearts beating and helps people have longer, healthier lives.
This year, as we celebrate the Centennial of the American Heart Association, we will move health and well-being forward in important and critical ways. This relentless pursuit will continue until heart disease and stroke no longer exist.
Will you have a heart and help me make a difference?
