Help Sid raise money

I am running this race for my dad, who we lost in February of this year. He came home from work one Friday during a snowstorm. When he stepped outside to help a neighbor, he collapsed from a heart attack. My mom and I had to let him go a few days later. 

Heart disease and heart attacks are something that runs in my family.  I want to be the person who stops the cycle. Running is one of the best activities you can do to maintain strong heart health. I began running as a way to lose weight, going back to the 8th grade when I tried out for the high school track team. Running has become a lifelong passion, where I have forged self-confidence and built friendships. I want to continue running so I can see my grandkids, which my dad and his dad did not have the fortune to experience.

When I was looking for charities to run with, Tedy's Team struck a chord. I am a huge Patriots fan, and Tedy Bruschi was one of my favorite players growing up. Tedy played with a scrappy, underdog mentality that I modeled myself after. He elevated the team above all else and made the most of his talents through a strong work ethic.  My dad raised me with these values and I want to continue to live by them.

I really appreciate your donation -- for my dad's memory, and for the thousands of people impacted by heart disease and stroke each year.