Danielle Grout

I've been participating in the Heart & Stroke Walk for more than 20 years. I walk for many reasons. Like most of us, I have family and friends who have been impacted in some way.

This year, I'm walking for my grandma, the coolest gal I know.

Grams turned 85 in March. Following a mean tumble in May, she suffered some small strokes. She's recovering beautifully and I know that is in part to her own strength and determination, but also because of the American Heart Association. The progress the Association has made over the past 100+ years has helped my grandma (and many others I care about) control their high blood pressure, manage A-Fib, and so much more.

I'm incredibly grateful to the donors who support the mission of the American Heart Association and the brilliant scientists and researchers who make these medical advances.

Thanks for your consideration in making a gift!