Help Heather run for a cause!
Hello! My name is Heather and I am running with Tedy's team to raise awareness for heart disease and stroke for Disneylands Chills and Thrills Challenge. We all have someone we know who has been affected by Heart disease and Stroke which makes Tedy's Team all the more meaningful to run with.
Coming from a very small family, I grew up with very few immediate and extended family members. As an only child with only one first cousin who is 20 years older than me, I learned the meaning of holding family close young. At just 10 days old my maternal grandfather passed away from heart disease. This carried devastating weight as my mother had just had her first and only child while also being faced with saying goodbye to her own father. Although I did not get to know him for long, I know he would be thrilled to watch me cross the finish line with Tedy's team and I cannot wait to support this cause in his honor.
Additionally, this time last year, my grandpa on my father's side was diagnosed with heart disease at 87 years old. This news was devastating for me as my Grandpa Duane has been pivotal in my upbrining. The diagnosis brought so many unknowns for our family. Being 87, heart surgery was an absolutely terrifying discussion. Especially because my grandfather Duane's primary source of nutrition comes from his daily "friend bologna" sandwich and evening bowl of ice cream. Nontheless, prior to this recent news, he had always passed any health checks with flying colors. His incredible healthcare team determined that a heart valve replacement surgery would be his only option for survival and at 87 it would be a challenging feat. Thankfully, his skilled surgeons and exceptional advanced healthcare techniques kept him alive that day. He still battles continued heart challenges but at almost 88 he will tell you, "there are only two options when you get old, you either keep gettin' old, or you don't". For him, I am so honored to have the opportunitiy to run with Tedy's team to raise awareness for Heart Disease and Stroke.
Please consider supporting my goal to help me run with Tedy's team as I will be running for both of my Grandpa's this year! I am thrilled to have the opportunity to run for those who mean the most to me and would be so appreciative if you could donate to the cause.
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The mission of Tedy's Team® is to raise awareness for stroke and heart disease while supporting survivors on their journey, giving them a means for a comeback!
Tedy's Team® was originally founded in 2005, when Tedy Bruschi, former linebacker for the New England Patriots suffered a stroke shortly after winning his 3rd Super Bowl and just days after returning from his first Pro Bowl. to learn more about who we are, please see our website, www.tedysteam.org.
We are honored to be part of runDisney Disneyland® race weekend! Back for the first time since 2017!
All of the events we participate in have allowed us to utilize their platform to elevate the awareness of the warning signs of stroke, which are best remembered by using the acronym BE FAST, which stands for:
- Balance Difficulties
- Eyesight Changes
- Face Drooping
- Arm Weakness
- Speech Difficulties - and if you notice any of those warning signs, it's...
- TIME TO CALL 9-1-1.
- Chest pain and discomfort
- Lightheadedness, nausea or vomiting
- Jaw, neck of back pain
- Discomfort or pain in the arm or shoulder
- Shortness of breath
Should you ever have any questions about your donation, please reach out to Elizabeth@TedysTeam.org.
Donations to Tedy's Team are non-refundable and fully tax deductible.
For more information on what we do, visit www.tedysteam.org
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