This year I am raising money not only in honor of myself but in memory of my Grandmother who passed away in February 2026 from a ruptured aortic aneurysm.
As many of you know I was born with a Congenital Heart Disease called TOF. I have had 3 heart surgeries which include a valve replacement and having to have some stents placed in my heart. I also have been diagnosed with SVT and take daily medication to control it, and I will require life long cardiac care with surgical interventions down the road.
Some of you may or may not know that my Grandma or Puddy as I call her was diagnosed with Aneurysm disease about 6 years ago and had to have dozens of surgeries to try and stop them from growing. She had survived her first ruptured aneurysm in her leg a few years ago causing her to be paralyzed from the knee down. Unfortunately the doctors ran out of options for her and tried to make her as comfortable as possible, she had a very large AAA which got to the point it ruptured and she did not survive. My Puddy loved going to the BeachRide for many years and I know she will be smiling down on this years event.
Help me reach my goal by making a donation for an amazing cause!
Thank you for visiting my page and reading my story!
Heart Hugs
-Katie
