I've "met" quite a few people online. This particular friend actually started out as a MySpace friend and we migrated over to facebook and we've always supported each other in our various charitable efforts. I thought I had missed the chance to support her in her participation in the annual Mt. Vernon, IL Heart Walk. I quickly messaged her and was relieved to find out it was next week and so I'm proud to support and encourage her involvement in the 2011 Mt. Vernon, IL Heart Walk.
As I have in previous posts I asked Robin why this particular charity was important to her. She shared with me this: The Heart Walk is important to me because so many have died of heart disease--my parents and my husband's father. I have a dear friend who now has heart disease caused by the cancer drugs that saved her life 5 years ago. I work at a hospital and while I do not work in direct patient care, I have seen from walking the hall in our cardio dept, the many who are affected by heart disease. I started participating in the Heart Walk 5 years ago just to help out, however now it has become an event I truly do enjoy to work with. I do believe that even if I do not work at the hospital, I will still support the American Heart Association by participating in this event. And a little side note, my 7 year old calico cat--Patches--has heart disease. Vets use the knowledge put forth from medical specialists to help cats/dogs with the same illness as people.
I of course checked out her donation page and she had updated it with the following message:
I'm helping to build healthier lives free of cardiovascular disease and stroke by participating in the American Heart Association’s Start! Heart Walk.
I am asking my friends and family to help me once again in my 5th year of fundraising for the Heart Walk.
In honor of my 5 years on the team, I have added a photo of my parents, who both died of heart disease 11 years ago.
It's my hope you will consider donating to my page.
Thank you.
I was excited because it's her 5th year! 5 is my favorite number! WoooHooo!! It's a worthy cause as heart disease has also affected my family as well. My Grampa on my Mom's side of the family died when my Mom was 14 of a heart attack and so I never had the chance to meet him. My Gramma on my Mom's side as well as several of her brothers also suffered from heart disease and it contributed to their death.
In this photo is my Grampa Walsh, my Mom, my Great-Gramma, my Mom's Aunt Ruth and my Uncle Jerry.
As I am sure if asked you would also say that you've known someone affected by heart disease. I would encourage you to take just a moment of your time and $5 out of your wallet and support my friend Robin as she participates in the Heart Walk for the 5th year in a row. It may not seem like much to some but she's making a difference and so can you. If you'd like to donate please click here!! Let's make today the day that we start making a difference. I am making a difference...how about YOU? <3
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Thank you so much for this blog, Lisa. It was very sweet of you to help promote the Heart Walk. I do so appreciate your support and always have. Thank goodness for that crazy site--MySpace--for introducing us.
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