Personal Fundraising Page for Courtney D. Dornell

Personal Fundraising Page for Courtney D. Dornell
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Courtney D. Dornell is raising money for NYC Young Professionals 2013 Red Ball

Fundraising Amount=$1,790.00 ; Goal=$2,000.00

Without your commitment to our mission, we would be unable to do the things that we do. Please help us continue to fight America’s number 1 and number 4 causes of death, Heart Disease and Stroke.

Nearly one in three children and adolescents in the U.S. are overweight or obese. Overweight children have a 70-80 percent chance of being overweight adults. Among children today, obesity is causing a broad range of health problems including high blood pressure, type 2 diabetes, asthma, sleep apnea, and elevated blood cholesterol. The American Heart Association Young Professionals are joining the efforts to fight #childhoodobesity. Besides going to research, a portion of the money we raise will be going to our AHA YP Teaching Garden Project. The AHA YPs will be working at a school in the NYC area to teach kids about healthy living through a fun, hands-on Teaching Garden. This Teaching garden will be one of many in the U.S. working to teach children in grades K-5 how to plant seeds, nurture growing plants, harvest, produce, and ultimately understand the value of good eating habits.

Thirty is the New Twenty right?

If this is the case, why do I hear stories about people in their 30's and even some in their 20's dying from Cardiovascular Disease (CVD)! This is not supposed to happen but the truth of the matter is heart disease affects so many people and many of them do not even know it. I am also very concerned with the growing number of cases within the African American community.

If Cardiovascular Disease can happen to someone my age or younger then it can happen to me; especially since my family has a history of high blood pressure.

I decided it was time for me to take action and not just educate myself about heart health but to share awareness and prevention with my family, friends and anyone I can get to listen.

Please join me in the fundraising effort for the American Heart Association Young Professionals NYC.

Donors and Comments

Jennifer Hayes gave $25.00 4/22/2013
"Wish I could have taken a trip to NY support the event but my little one is joined at the hip. I'm sure the evening was a success. Congrats on all your hard work!"

David Osowiski gave 4/1/2013
"Courtney, Wishing you a wonderfully successful evening!!! Love, David, Marilyn & Erica"

Mariah Martino gave 3/13/2013
"Miss Courtney, I wish I was there to wear a beautiful gown and be there with you at the gala.... Thank you for your good work! Mariah"

Jacqueline Woodard gave 3/8/2013

CJ Curtsinger gave $100.00 3/4/2013
"Good luck Courtney! Can't wait to see you in a few weeks!"

John Howe gave $100.00 2/28/2013

Vicki Semander gave $25.00 2/22/2013
"Courtney I am so proud of you. You are a great example full of love and passion for all that you set your eye and hand to. I pray God take all that you do and multiply it to those it is aimed and to you a hundred fold return. Love you"

Jim Marchioni gave $50.00 2/21/2013
"Great cause Courtney, keep it going!"

Rachael Downs gave $50.00 2/21/2013

Joe Barr pledged to give $25.00 2/20/2013
"I support healthy heart. Courtney is a great woman."

Michael DeVol gave $50.00 2/19/2013
"Glad to help out for a good cause."

Rena ta Andreani gave $50.00 2/18/2013
"Great cause that I've supported for years! You will achieve your goal in no time! Way to go lady!"

David Jonas gave $25.00 2/18/2013
"SORRY I COULDNT AFFORD MORE. You know me! As soon as those IC checks come in, they immediately pay off the CC debt I built up over last 3 months lol."

Anonymous pledged to give 2/18/2013
"Gourmand Girls want healthy hearts!!"

josephine white gave $25.00 2/15/2013
"Congrats Courtney on all your fine work for this good cause! You are an awesome young woman!! Love you. Jo White"

Danielle Michele Dornell gave $100.00 2/12/2013
"Courtney I was inspired by your story. Not because your my sister but because you're educating yourself and helping raise awareness on something so important that we all need to do our part. Thank You, and I love you! Danielle"

Susan Mayberry gave $50.00 2/6/2013
"Way to go, Court!! Good luck!"

Izella M Dornell gave 2/5/2013