If The Driver Only Had A Chance!

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OK, I get it. See story below (LINK) I think it's great and heroic that she was able to steer the bus off the road and saved the lives of the children on board. Now let me take it a step further. The bus driver is dead. The article says, "Some are reported to have prayed for the driver as he lay on the floor while others shielded the bus' younger passengers from the scene." Why didn't any … [Read more...]

This Gift Doesn’t Need Wrapping

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Merry Christmas, Happy Chanukah and Heart Healthy New Years Wishes to Everyone. The greatest gift I receive has no wrapping paper, no bow, no name tag and yet I’ll know it’s for me. My gift is — Another Day. Living with Heart Disease and getting a second chance means I take nothing for granted, ever. The lights on the tree are brighter, each ornament is more special, the turkey … [Read more...]

Just In… WTG Team, “Outrunning My Shadow”

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This Just In.... Team "Outrunning My Shadow" earns "Top Community Team" Award for 2nd year.  Las Vegas Heart Walk 2011. Great thanks to all that donated, walked, supported or had us in your thoughts.   We walked for everyone:)  Heart Healthy Days Ahead for us all:) Keith … [Read more...]

Every Dollar and Volunteer Hour Helps

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Less than 2 weeks left. October 15th is the big day in Las Vegas. Join me in fighting the #1 Killer of Americans. Your support and generous donation for ANY amount helps to fight this disease through research, education and awareness campaigns in your neighborhoods and States. We are doing some great things this year. Join my team, "Outrunning My Shadow" or donate to my page. If you're … [Read more...]

She Said Yes:) at 11,000 feet

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A New Heart, A New Life, A New Love.  I got engaged Friday in Vail, Colorado at 11,000 feet.  It was a beautiful and picture perfect day.  We took the gondola to the top of the mountain and walked over to the Wedding Deck.  After waiting for the Wedding party that was up there to clear the deck, I could no longer stall.  We walked over hand in hand; I took a deep breath, dropped to one knee, … [Read more...]

Today, I Became an “Infusiast”

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The National Multiple Sclerosis, Society Colorado / Wyoming Chapter, held their Annual Walk for MS at the Copper Mountain Ski Resort in Colorado. Walkers chose an amazing 2, 5 or 10-mile hike through this breathtaking ski resort. I was inspired by several MS survivors who in spite of the physical challenges that MS has bought upon them, hiked a rocky, sloping, wooded path that challenged … [Read more...]

I’m Rocky Mountain High!

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I’ve just relocated to Denver Colorado.  The “Mile High” City as its known.  An interesting and beautiful city I must say.  It seems everywhere I go I see walking paths and parks.  Recreation seems to abound here.  Everyone I speak to around the country just loves Denver.  I’ve only heard positive things about this great city. Someone has taken a special place in my Heart and Soul … [Read more...]

Second Chance?

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This is the plate from my old 1996 Harley.  Maybe the plate I picked out 10 years earlier meant something for the future. Today we had the kick-off party for the Las Vegas Heart Walk.  It was a great event.  I met other survivors and heard many stories on getting a Second Chance. What 2nd Chance did you get? “For me, after a Heart Attack, it was another shot at this thing called life” … [Read more...]

Save a Heart, Prevent a Stroke

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Click on the thermometer to find out more: Visit my Heart Walk page. Please start your own team or join my team "Outrunning My Shadow" for the 2011 American Heart Association Las Vegas Heart Walk. Feel free to donate to my page or sign up and walk with our team. If you're out of state you can certainly sign up and be a virtual walker. I would be honored to walk for you or in honor or … [Read more...]

“Story Of Hope” What An Honor

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The American Heart Association has featured my survival story as a “Story of Hope” for the month of July on their National Website. What An Honor! www.Heart.org CLICK HERE to read the article. The AHA has helped me share my message and join them in their mission to reduce cardiovascular disease throughout the country. The people that I’ve worked with at the AHA have been amazing. In … [Read more...]

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