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Life & Love are Why!
This year is especially important because in May 2023 my father-in-law passed away suddenly from a massive heart attack, so I am dedicating this year's walk to Gerald "Bucky" Bradley.
And these are other reasons I walk:
2023 - I lost a friend unexpectedly to cardiac arrest
2023 - my cousin's 45 yr old husband had bypass surgery due to a heart condition
2021 - I lost a dear friend unexpectedly due to a heart condition
2021 – my uncle had double bypass surgery
2020 – a dear friend suffered a heart attack & had bypass surgery
2019 - my cousin's 7 year old son was diagnosed with a hole in his heart & other heart issues
2019 – my grandmother-in-law had a pacemaker implanted
2019 - my dad had 99% blockage & had a stent inserted
2017 - my 46 yr old marathon-running friend went into full cardiac arrest
2013 - my cousin's daughter was born at 28 weeks with a hole in her heart
2012 & 2016 - I lost 2 grandmothers due to strokes
Heart disease & stroke impact ALL of us in some way!
Join me in supporting the American Heart Association!!
I’m not just walking. I’m Heartwalking. My participation in Heart Walk promotes fun ways to be physically active and make healthier choices every day. Imagine the impact if we reduce death and disability from cardiovascular diseases and stroke by 20%! Please help me reach this lifesaving goal by donating today. Together, we can make healthier, longer lives possible for everyone.
Thank you in advance for your support!
I'm walking in Honor of Terry Wood and Dick Butler.