The girls and I have been without Greg by our side for more than 14 years. So much has happened in that time - the girls and I are all thriving - I hope he is proud of us. Our oldest is expecting her second child, our middle girl recently moved to another state to start a whole new life, and our youngest is finding her footing in the world and is doing so well.
We were simply devastated when Greg died of sudden cardiac arrest in 2012. I would have given anything to have him by my side during those years! It has been so hard without him.
It would mean the world to me if I could help prevent another family from experiencing such a loss. That's why I walk. In memory of my love and to encourage awareness of heart health.
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 heroes.