Stories
of hope, courage and inspiration
of hope, courage and inspiration
Want to have your inspirational story featured? Please email stories@ironheartfoundation.org
1 week later and 2 stents installed, I was back out running. Continue reading “Christopher Smith”
I was born with a congenital heart defect called Myocardial Bridge. Continue reading “Barry Weiss”
My Dad’s first heart attack hit us in March of 2014. Continue reading “John David Sutter”
I’m 66 years old and was very active for the last twenty years. Continue reading “Raul Dela Rosa”
Heart disease runs rampant my family. So, it was no surprise that Continue reading “Jim Kosa”
Living with A-Fib has taught Natalee to be grateful for the body she has. Continue reading “Natalee Webb”
At 3:30am on April 22, 2017, I awoke to the inability to take a deep breath. Continue reading “Bryan Reece”
I have celiac disease and a congenital heart defect. Continue reading “Cindy Tennessen”
I really thought I had a chest cold or maybe even pneumonia. Surprise! Continue reading “Jeffery Smith”
Our precious, joyful, strong Lydia was born October 3, 2011, at 30 weeks’ gestation during an emergency C-section Continue reading “Lydia B”
Unbeknownst to me, I had been feeling the effects of a congenital heart defect for quite some time.
This is the life I have chosen, life well worth living and one well worth sharing.
Proactive genetic testing for heart disease provided Todd with insight for his children.
Rob says, “I don’t smoke, eat clean, and exercise vigorously. How can I have heart disease?”
Alisha who had a triple bypass surgery is waiting on a kidney donor and will never give up!
Beverly says that life is fragile. If you have a heart for others, you’ll be blessed beyond measure.
Pierre Gagnon says that a bike crash may have saved his life and revealed his cardiac disease.
“I want to inspire people. I want people to look at me and say that because of you, I didn’t give up.”
Michal believes that you can take an active role in how poor genetics impact life quality.
“You can do this! Heart disease does not have to win! Take your time. Believe in yourself.”
To Corinne, Ironheart was a relief and a light in the dark connecting her with other survivors.
Bob discovered Ironheart and connected to cardiac athletes that had stories similar to his.
Michael was was selected as a Medtronic Global Hero in 2015, and Ironheart is his new passion. Continue reading “Michael Shaughnessy”
Board Member, Donald, has been a supporter of both his wife and the cardiac community.
Board Member, Jim, shows that there is no limit to what you can accomplish with heart disease.
Board Member, Ruth Ann, tells why Ironheart Foundation’s mission is close to her heart.
Being part of the Ironheart Team provides an outlet for Louie to share his heart disease story.
Heather, a two-time heart surgery survivor, says Ironheart Foundation is like a family to her.
Want to have your inspirational story featured? Please email stories@ironheartfoundation.org
