Heart disease is one of the leading causes of death in the United States, and it’s a cause deeply personal to me. Nine years ago, I lost my uncle to this disease at just 37 years old. He left behind his wife and two young children, both under the age of seven. His passing brought my family closer together and inspired us to take action.

Within a year, we raised over $5,000 for heart research, formed a team to advocate for awareness, participated in multiple 5K events, and I served as Health and Wellness Coordinator for the Harry Dombrowski Youth City Commission. This passion for advocacy has continued into my career as a full-time news anchor, where I use my platform to share the importance of health awareness nationwide.

To further this mission, I created the Healthy Heart, Healthy Life campaign—an initiative that shares practical tips and resources for living an active, heart-healthy lifestyle. My goal is simple: to help prevent other families from experiencing the same loss mine did.

📲 Follow the campaign on Instagram: Healthy Heart Healthy Life