Hi my name is Steph Delaney and I am joining the Syracuse Mets in the 2026 Syracuse Heart Walk. This cause is very meaningful to me due to my dad's heart condition.
In July of 2025 my dad suffered a heart attack in the middle of the night. My mom had to call 911 for him to be rushed to the hospital in an ambulance. His main artery was blocked, commonly known as the widow maker. This was an extremely scary time for my family. We are very lucky that he is still with us today. This has motivated me even more to raise money for the American Heart Association.
About the cause: 9 out of 10 people who suffer cardiac arrest outside the hospital die. In most of those cases, bystander CPR was not performed. But we can change this.
Cardiac arrests happen at work, in homes, on athletic fields and in neighborhoods everywhere, and the readiness of our community can be the difference between life and death.
It's time to unite, take action, and save lives. Every dollar donated, means more people trained in lifesaving CPR, more research and more lifesaving moments for everyone. Together, we can turn bystanders into lifesavers.
I Walk to Save Lives. Help me reach my goal today.