A healthy heart reaches every corner of the body. Compassion can reach just as far.

This is my first time leading a fundraising team, and while it's very much outside of my comfort zone, it's a cause that I wholeheartedly value and support.

When my youngest brother was born, he was diagnosed with a heart condition. Growing up, I didn't fully grasp everything our family went through, but I understood that his diagnosis could have changed our lives entirely. Watching him grow up and thrive has given me a deep appreciation for the incredible advances in heart care, research, and the healthcare professionals whose dedication makes those outcomes possible.

As someone who works in oncology, I see every day how important research, compassionate care, presence, collaboration, and supportive communities are. While I care for patients facing cancer, I also recognize that heart disease and congenital heart conditions affect millions of individuals and families. That's why I'm proud to support the American Heart Association and help raise funds that advance research, improve prevention and treatment, and bring hope to those affected by heart disease and stroke.

For my brother, for our patients, for our friends and for every family whose story has been shaped by heart disease, thank you for helping us turn compassion into action. Behind every heartbeat is a person, a family, and a story that deserves the chance to continue. I am grateful for the chapters we’ve been given, and I walk for the chapters still waiting to be written.