My Support-Your-Heart Ride

Montauk Lighthouse

 Statistically speaking, most people reading this know someone who has suffered from some type of heart disease or stroke. According to the American Heart Association research, one in three Americans have some form of cardiovascular disease. In fact, this year, more than 800,000 Americans will die from cardiovascular disease.  See http://www.heart.org . Given the statistics and factors leading to cardiovascular disease, if you are over the age of twenty, it is time for proactive steps toward better health to reduce the risk of heart disease.

This spring, to promote awareness about heart disease and encourage those I love to become healthier, I added the American Heart Ride Century to my summer riding schedule! On Saturday, May 21, 2011, I will participate in the American Heart Association’s third annual American Heart Ride through the Hamptons on Long Island. I am excited to be a part of the American Heart Association’s team for this extraordinary event. The funds raised from the Heart Ride will fund lifesaving research, medical and consumer education, and public advocacy.

I committed to raising $1,500 for the American Heart Association and cycling 100 miles on May 21st. I invite your support of my efforts by making a tax-deductible donation to the American Heart Association. Your gift to the American Heart Association actually supports efforts to prevent and treat the diseases that so greatly affect our loved ones. 

More importantly, when you make your donation, I also invite you to commit yourself to one healthy change or activity from now until May 21st. The American Heart Association website has excellent resources for learning about small changes you can make to your health. Whether you commit to walking 100 miles [or minutes, or blocks] over the next two months, or meditating ten minutes a day, I support you with any change--it begins with a single step.

Thank you for your donation, support, and commitment.

To donate, please click 

http://heartride2011.kintera.org/alchemy?faf=1&e=4381181375