At the age 36, early one morning I suffered 5 heart attacks and flat-lined 4 times over a 3 hour period. The damage to my heart was extensive and required me to have a heart transplant a year later. Doctors had deemed me perfectly healthy prior to, since I had no pre-existing conditions and there wasn't any family history. It can happen to anyone and when it does AHA is there.
We are walking together - not only for our own health, but also for yours. And for the health of our parents, our children, and our grandchildren.
The Heart Walk is a time of celebration, joy, and inspiration. It's also an event where people work together to support one single goal - to create a world free of heart disease and stroke.
This year, as we celebrate the Centennial of the American Heart Assocation, we will move into our second century with Bold Hearts focused on the work ahead while celebrating our lifesaving history with those who have made it possible. This relentless pursuit will continue until heart disease and stroke no longer exist.
Be a relentless force. Be a supporter of critical research. Be a lifesaver. Be a part of an unstoppable team. Join us now and walk to save lives.