I give for my friend Alex, who lost her dad when she was 9 due to a cardiovascular disease that hadn't been diagnosed.

I give for my mom who struggles with high blood pressure.

I give for my sorority advisor's son, Paul, who has already had a heart transplant and spent a large portion of his life in the hospital - and he's only 4.

These are just 3 reasons why I give to the American Heart Association, but I could list many more.

Heart disease is the #1 killer of Americans nationwide. More than 1 in 3 women have some form of cardiovascular disease. and every 39 seconds, someone dies from heart disease and stroke. The American Heart Association is working diligently to change these statistics, but we need your help.

Please join me in the fight against heart disease and stroke by making a personal donation through my fundraising page by clicking "donate now" on the left side of the page. Every dollar makes a difference!

Who will YOU give for?