On April 4th her world drastically changed. She suffered a heart attack. Her outcome was excellent, but most women are not so lucky.Heart disease is the #1 killer of women in America. Not cancer, heart disease. Why? Symptoms for women are different than men's. They are more subtle and easily passed off as fatigue or nausea. The last time Joyce joined the Santa Barbara Heart Walk was in support of her grandson Connor. Connor was born with a set of heart issues that required surgery when he was just 9 months old. Now, Joyce and Connor have a chance to create wonderful memories together because of the reseach funded by the AHA through the funds YOU raise!
Since 1924 the American Heart Association has helped protect people of all ages and ethnicities from the ravages of heart disease and stroke. These diseases, the Nation's No.1 and No.3 killers, claim more than 910,000 American lives a year. The association invested more than $543 million in fiscal year 2005-06 for research, professional and public education, and advocacy so people across America can live stronger, longer lives.
Thanks to all our walkers, donors and volunteers who have accepted the challenge to help fight heart disease and stroke. We cannot achieve our mission without each one of you!
