Hello and Thanks for Stopping By!

I've created this blog in preparation for the 2011 Columbus, OH Heart Walk which takes place on August 27, 2011. This will be my 3rd consecutive year participating in this event and each of the past 2 years I have managed to raise at least $1000. On top of that, my company generously matches up to a $1000 in donations for a total of $2000 each year.

Why the Heart Walk, you ask?

On August 4, 2009 my Dad suffered a heart attack while at work and passed away before he reached the hospital. I know the pain that I have experienced due to heart disease and I want to prevent others from experiencing those same hardships.

Why Columbus, you ask?

Not only is this my home town, but it is also my Dad's home town. He spent the greater part of his life in Columbus and was actually living and working in downtown Columbus when he passed away. He loved the city of Columbus and would want nothing more than to have other "Columbus-ites" come together for a greater cause throughout the city.

"Pay It Forward", what's with the team name?

Wikipedia's version: The expression "pay it forward" is used to describe the concept of asking that a good turn be repaid by having it done to others instead.

My version: I know lots of people from Columbus and there's one commonality that stands out in all of them: They care about other people. This is an opportunity to do a good deed and, in turn, ask that others repay your good deeds with another good deed. I personally vow to return a good deed to each and every one of your who joins team Pay It Forward or chooses to make a donation towards our team.

Here is a link to Team Pay It Forward's official web page. I would be honored if you would join me on Team Pay It Forward. Just sign up and we can be teammates!


Below is a message from the American Heart Association:

Imagine the impact if we reduce death and disability from cardiovascular diseases and stroke by 20% by 2020! I’m joining the American Heart Association's Heart Walk to promote physical activity to build healthier lives, free of cardiovascular diseases and stroke. Please support me in helping to reach this lifesaving goal by giving a donation today! Thanks in advance for your support.