“When Jordan was in elementary school, she raised over $1,000 for the American Heart Association. It was through the Jump Rope for Heart activity. She was the top fundraiser in her school. Based on that, and as someone who shows initiative and good character, she … Continue readingTeen focuses on fundraising for heart health
“I started having this pain in my breast. It was getting really bad. When I went to the doctor and she felt the lump, she said, ‘You need to get tests done right now.’ I learned that when the radiologist comes out to talk with … Continue readingDespite major health scares, she’s still cooking
“I’m 75 and retired. I’ve had a great life. I haven’t had any hard times really, except for getting polio when I was 6 years old. Wasn’t bad. I mean, my legs are crooked, but I can still walk. I’ve also had seven heart attacks, … Continue readingDespite polio, heart attacks, ‘I’ve had a great life’
“I got my first job when I was 4 years old. I delivered eggs for a penny a dozen. While growing up, I had a newspaper route. I was a caddy for two summers. I worked at a big department store. I worked at a … Continue readingMom gets the credit for his strong work ethic
“A friend of mine called and wanted me to go shopping with her. I was gone most of the day, while my husband was at home babysitting the grandkids. About 1:30 when they got picked up, everything was fine. Then I called him at 3, … Continue readingHeart attack steals ‘wonderful’ family man
“I was 38 when I had my first real serious heart attack. I was with a girlfriend, and we had just gotten back to my apartment. She gave me a hug, and all of a sudden my chest started hurting. It just felt horrible. I … Continue readingHe tried to talk himself out of a heart attack
“I worked for Chevron for 21½ years, and then they fired me basically for using my insurance. They claimed it was for not following company procedures. “I missed a lot of time because I had six heart attacks on the job. I’ve had 17 documented … Continue readingMultiple heart attack victim can’t afford to retire
“I had just gotten my passport and asked my mother to find my father, to let him know I was on my way to the Philippines to visit him. The last time I saw him, I was 5½. “My mother had married a U.S. service … Continue readingFather dies before he can see him one last time
“I was at home, and my husband had just come in from work. I didn’t feel like my normal self. All of a sudden I started sweating really bad, my left jaw starting hurting and my fingertips felt fuzzy. So I told him, ‘I think … Continue readingPost-heart attack, she’s feeling better than ever