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Stories have the power to move us, to inspire action, and to remind us of what’s possible—even in the face of life’s biggest challenges. They can both inform and inspire us to take action. These real-life stories show the strength of the human spirit and the life-saving impact of knowing your numbers, making small changes to keep them in check, and not giving up. As you hear from people who’ve been through it, we hope you’ll find not only encouragement, but also a renewed commitment to your own heart health.

Get inspired by others.*

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Jerome Bettis - Pro Football Legend
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Stephen Jordan - Stephen was 14, he awoke to his father having a heart attack. His father was just 38 years old.
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Tara Robinson - Experienced three hear attacks in three days at the age of 40.
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Bernadette Harris - At every doctor vist, her blood pressure was high, so she took small steps to build a legacy of heart health for her daughter.
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Ken Fisk - For about two years, Ken made excuses for the high blood pressure readings at his routine doctor visits—until an experience completely changed his perspective.
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Sara Hood - 23 years old. 6 days postpartum. Sarah had a heart attack.
Darrell Taylor - Darrell semed fit - but ignored internal health markers and mismanaged his meds. He flatlined 3 times.
Darrell Taylor
Nikita Wilburn - When Nikita's mom suddently passed away from heart disease, it created a ripple effect - an emotional toll that led the family to change decades of habits affecting their health.
Nikita Wilburn
Roseanna McCoy Futch - After years of loss and stress, her body was telling her something wasn't right. At 42, she was forced to make significant changes for her health and future.
Roseanna McCoy Futch

* These videos reflect personal experiences and are not medical advice. Consult a healthcare professional for any guidance on your health.

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