This weekend is the Puget Sound Heart and Stroke Walk to support the lifesaving work of the American Heart Association?and I?m raising money to help fund their mission.
I?m fortunate to work for a company that believes in helping others, giving back to the communities in which we live and work, and making stewardship a priority. As the lead of our Seattle Community Impact team at Mortenson, I reach out each year around this time to raise funds for an organization that is especially meaningful to me and our Mortenson family. Mortenson has proudly teamed with the American Heart Association to raise critical funds to help save and improve lives impacted by heart disease. Unfortunately, many of us have had friends and family affected by heart disease?and approximately every 40 seconds, someone in the U.S. will suffer a myocardial infarction (heart attack).
Even more staggering:
Cardiovascular disease strikes every 39 seconds.
It?s the No. 1 killer of all Americans.
It kills more women than all forms of cancer combined.
And congenital cardiovascular defects are the leading cause of infant death from birth defects.
The AHA is working tirelessly to ensure cardiovascular patients receive the highest level of care, to teach the importance of living a healthy, active life, and to train our communities in the lifesaving skill of CPR. This cause is also deeply personal to me. My family has endured several heart and stroke events?multiple heart attacks, surgery due to cardiac event, a valve replacement, and a stroke. Thanks to the research, education, and care supported by the AHA, they are all alive and well today. Your donation helps fund this incredible work. Every dollar makes a difference
http://www2.heart.org/goto/Samantha_Belanger
Thank you for supporting me, my team, and the millions of lives impacted by heart disease and stroke.
With heartfelt gratitude,
Sam