I walk because I know that with every step, I am saving lives. With every step, one more person would never have to lose their loved one. I am tied to heart disease through my father - who is and will always be my rock and my best friend.
Heart disease took away the greatest man I ever knew. I know I am biased, however I still get messages, texts, and DM's to this day... sent to me thirteen years after his passing, telling me how much they miss him, sharing good memories of him, and how wonderful of a man he is. When I lost my dad, my life was shattered. There is my life when he was alive, and there is my life now - nothing is the same.
I just think about all the medical technology and advancements that have been made, even in just the past thirteen years that could have helped him. 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.
Have a heart and help me reach my goal today! Thank you for your time and for considering a donation.
