Nearly 6 years ago I lost my dad to an undiagnosed "sick" heart. Just months before he had a perfect heart check up and felt great. Little did we know that life would be forever changed for all of us.

Dad lived every day as if it could be his last. He loved his family fiercely. He laughed hard and lived in every moment. He taught me to take risks and never stop dancing. Next October I'll be 'dancing' my way through the streets of Chicago in honor and in memory of my dad. He is my why. And he is the reason for this next adventure. 

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