For several years, I’ve had the privilege of supporting the American Heart Association through the Indianapolis Heart Walk. Each year, I’m reminded that this organization does so much more than host an event. It funds life-saving research, supports patients and families, and helps create healthier futures for people across our community.

This mission became deeply personal for me in 2025 when I underwent a heart transplant. There was a time when I didn't know what my future would hold. Today, because of advancements in heart care, dedicated medical professionals, and research that organizations like the American Heart Association help make possible, I have been given a second chance at life.

As I approach another Heart Walk season, I do so with a grateful heart. Every day is a gift, and I am blessed to spend that time with my husband, my son, family, friends, and the incredible people who have supported me throughout this journey. Because of that gratitude, I feel called to give back and help others facing the same challenges that I once did.

The Heart Walk is about hope. It's about funding breakthroughs that save lives, supporting families during difficult times, and ensuring that the next person waiting for a diagnosis, treatment, transplant, or recovery has access to the care and resources they need. I know firsthand how much that matters.

If you're able to support my fundraising efforts, I would be incredibly grateful. No donation is too small. Every dollar helps move us closer to a world with longer, healthier lives and more stories of hope.

Thank you for being part of my journey. Your support means more than I can express. Together, we can help turn someone's fear into hope, someone's struggle into strength, and someone's second chance into a lifetime of possibilities.

"To whom much is given, much is required." This cause is one small way I can honor the gift I've been given and help make a difference for others.