At Iron Ranch Equipment, we believe a strong company should help build a stronger community. That is why we are proud to participate in the 2026 Heart Walk Campaign.

Co-founder and CEO Brian Lalonde has seen heart disease affect generations of his family: one grandfather suffered a heart attack, another underwent triple bypass surgery, and all four of his uncles have experienced heart-related health issues. Our co-founder and Vice President of Growth & Partnerships Stacia Murphy lost her stepfather to a heart attack at just 51 years old. Co-founder and Vice President of Operations and Finance Alexander Canacci nearly lost his father to a severe heart attack in 2004. After undergoing quadruple bypass surgery, his father survived and lived another 18 years—giving his family the gift of more time together and allowing him to experience weddings, welcome grandchildren, and share memories that might not otherwise have been possible.

Our families’ experiences remind us that behind every heart disease statistic is a person—a parent, grandparent, partner, friend, coworker, or loved one—and a family whose life can change in a heartbeat. They also show us what advances in treatment and lifesaving care can make possible: more years, more milestones, and more memories.

This mission is also closely connected to the community we serve. Approximately 343,000 construction workers have been diagnosed with cardiovascular disease, and nearly one in five cardiac arrests happens in a public place, including workplaces and job sites. Greater awareness, CPR training, and the confidence to act can make a lifesaving difference.

Iron Ranch Equipment has always been about more than equipment. We are building a company rooted in relationships, community, and purpose. Through Team Iron Ranch Equipment, we are raising money to honor the people we have lost, support those living with heart disease and stroke, and help create healthier workplaces and communities.

Every donation and shared message moves this work forward. We invite you to join Team Iron Ranch Equipment and contribute toward our fundraising goal. Together, we can help give more families more time, more memories, and more heartbeats with the people they love.