Working in respiratory care has shown me just how important every heartbeat and every breath really are. I've celebrated recoveries, comforted families, and cared for patients during some of the hardest days of their lives. Those experiences are why I'm walking in this year's American Heart Association Heart Walk with my team, Lung Force.

If you'd like to support me, I'd truly appreciate it. Every donation helps fund lifesaving research, CPR education, and programs that give more families hope.

Thank you for supporting me, my team, and the mission of AHA. Every donation-- big or small-- helps make a difference.