Amy Hendrix
Tony
Yomaira Polanco
Anonymous
Ysidro Castillo
Judy Duarte
Jose Fernandez
Anonymous
Dina Loeper
Kelly
Alyssa
Gaby M
Emilia Herrera
Team Honor Roll
Amy Hendrix
$250
Tony
$125
Ysidro Castillo
$103
Anonymous
$103
Yomaira Polanco
$103
Judy Duarte
$100
Jose Fernandez
$100
Kelly
$51
Dina Loeper
$51
Gaby M
$51
Anonymous
$51
Alyssa
$51
Emilia Herrera
Emilia Herrera
$25
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2026 Philadelphia Heart Walk
Faith is my strength
My heart Journey
I live with a rare disease called Takayasu's Arteritis, which causes inflammation of the large blood vessels.
My heart journey began in 2010 when I underwent open-heart surgery, which included a mitral valve repair, bypass, and aortic valve replacement. Despite everything I had been through, God blessed me with my beautiful baby boy in 2014.
In 2019, I experienced heart failure and needed a transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR). I was doing well for several years, until December 2025, when I developed heart failure again and needed another open-heart surgery. This time, I received a mechanical valve, along with a pacemaker and defibrillator.
Today, I am grateful to say that I am feeling well. Through every challenge, my faith in God has carried me. I am incredibly grateful for my husband, my family, and my friends who have stood by me through every step of this journey.
My story is a reminder to take care of your health and your heart, listen to your body, and never ignore the signs it gives you.
I am grateful for every day, every blessing, and every second chance God has given me.
#FAITH IS MY STRENGTH
This fundraiser will go towards cardiovascular and stroke research, community education and CPR training.
Help me reach my goal!
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I live with a rare disease called Takayasu's Arteritis, which causes inflammation of the large blood vessels.
My heart journey began in 2010 when I underwent open-heart surgery, which included a mitral valve repair, bypass, and aortic valve replacement. Despite everything I had been through, God blessed me with my beautiful baby boy in 2014.
In 2019, I experienced heart failure and needed a transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR). I was doing well for several years, until December 2025, when I developed heart failure again and needed another open-heart surgery. This time, I received a mechanical valve, along with a pacemaker and defibrillator.
Today, I am grateful to say that I am feeling well. Through every challenge, my faith in God has carried me. I am incredibly grateful for my husband, my family, and my friends who have stood by me through every step of this journey.
My story is a reminder to take care of your health and your heart, listen to your body, and never ignore the signs it gives you.
I am grateful for every day, every blessing, and every second chance God has given me.
#FAITH IS MY STRENGTH
This fundraiser will go towards cardiovascular and stroke research, community education and CPR training.
Help me reach my goal!
Team Progress
of Goal
$1,198
Raised
$2,000.00
Team Honor Roll
Amy Hendrix
$250
Tony
$125
Ysidro Castillo
$103
Anonymous
$103
Yomaira Polanco
$103
Judy Duarte
$100
Jose Fernandez
$100
Kelly
$51
Dina Loeper
$51
Gaby M
$51
Anonymous
$51
Alyssa
$51
Emilia Herrera
Emilia Herrera
$25
Top Donors
Amy Hendrix
Tony
Yomaira Polanco
Ysidro Castillo
Anonymous