Friends & Family
I am so honored to be a member of the American Heart Association's Team Heart & Stroke to run the 2024 NYC Marathon. The mission of the American Heart Association to create a world free of cardiovascular disease is extremely special to me as I lost my dad, Harry Fuchs, in 2008 to a Heart Attack. He was only 53 years young. The aftermath of my dad's passing affected me and my family in ways that I am still learning to cope with.
Although not all cases of heart disease and stroke lead to death, I want to ensure that no family endures the loss of a loved one or watch their loved ones suffer from the aftermath of an attack the way that mine did.
In honor of my dad, I co-created the Westhampton Beach Heart Ball in 2011 & 2012 where we raised over $100,000. In addition, I was an intern with the New York City AHA office for two years.
Thank you for suporting my mission in memory of my Dad. I miss him every day and hope I can make him proud.
Love,
Casey Fuchs