February is heart month! And not just because of Valentine's Day...but also to raise awareness about Heart Disease and Stroke. Every 7 minutes, someone in Canada dies from heart disease or stroke. It is the leading cause of death in men and women and affectes 1 in 3 Canadians. I am sure most of you are familiar with those eerie "Make Death Wait" commercials that have been on air for the past few months. If that hasn't scared you enough into making a donation, maybe this will--Heart Disease and Stroke is a leading cause of death in Canada. With more research and support, we can help extend lives and prevent deaths. This June, I will be participating in the Becel Ride for Heart with some of my friends. This will be my third year riding and I am pumped!! The first year I rode, I only did 25km because it was too cold and rainy for me to finish the full 50km :( But last year was a beautiful sunny morning and I completed the full 50km. It was amazing!! It was so exhilirating getting to ride along the highway with fellow riders without any traffic on the road. It is a unique experiene and I highly reccommend signing up.
This year I am increasing my fundraising goal to $800. I think I can do it! Heart Disease and Stroke has had a huge impact on many loved ones in my life, including my grandfather who passed away a year ago from strokes. So please, have a heart and donate to my ride for the Heart and Stroke Foundation. Let's all make death wait!!
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I love that you are doing this again! :)
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