Hi welcome to my fundraising page for the NYC marathon! I will be running with Team Heart & Stroke in honor of my late father John Acker. In March of 2020 the world stopped for everyone due to covid. Some enjoyed the time away and others wanted normalcy to return. My world stopped for a different reason that March. My father suffered a fatal heart attack. Our family has grieved his loss since then.
My father was an athlete to his core. He participated in serveral half marathons, a marathon, and a triathlon. He passed his drive and will to keep moving forward to my siblings and myself. I am running this marathon to challenge myself past my comfort level. He would be proud. I also want to raise awareness and funds for the American Heart Association in honor of him. Before his passing I was not aware of heart attack symptoms or small things to look out for. I hope to bring awareness to this cause and the many others that the American Heart Association covers.
Donate what you can! Every little bit helps.
Let's go Big John forever.