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This year is particularly poignant for my family and I as my brother-in-law is facing triple bypass surgery. We're all tied to heart disease and stroke in some way and this year I am walking with my family close to my heart, because I know that with every step, a life somewhere will be saved.
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.
Please donate, and help me reach my personal goal.