I walk because I am a survivor of a congenital heart defect.
When I was born, my parents were terrified by the news that I may need cardiac surgery. They were already raising seven children with severely limited resources. They had no wherewithal to pay for additional medical bills.
Thankfully, my condition resolved and I did not need surgical intervention. But for thousands of children born today under similar circumstances, their parents need reassurance that the medical condition of their child is understood and that a solution can be found.
We're all tied to heart disease and stroke in some way. We have to change that. Will you help me?
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.