MY STORY
I have been involved with the American Heart Association in some capacity for more than six years and with the NYC Young Professionals for three years now. I am honored to be co-chair for the AHA Red Ball.
When I was 24, due to extreme stress at work, I went to the doctor feeling as though I was going to have a heart attack. I had to wear a heart monitor for two days and was told that I had an abnormal heart beat, my heart beats one beat faster than most, and due to my stress level at work the abnormality had really shown itself - I might not have ever known. At that point I realized how vital it was to take care of my heart and body overall. I had always been active, but am now even more aware of overall health.
Last year I completed an Ironman and this year am looking forward to an ultrarun and another marathon. Life is great! Please join me in educating and helping others! Amber :)