My team
My Story…
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.
Description
The mission of Tedy's Team is to raise awareness for stroke and heart disease while supporting survivors on their journey, giving them a means for a comeback!
Tedy's Team was originally founded in 2005, when Tedy Bruschi, former linebacker for the New England Patriots suffered a stroke shortly after winning his 3rd Super Bowl and just days after returning from his first Pro Bowl.
Since its inception in 2005, Tedy’s Team has raised over $7 million for stroke research and education programs with the support and dedication of more than 1,200 participants. In addition to raising funds, Tedy’s Team continues to raise awareness of stroke and its warning signs and symptoms.
To learn more about Tedy's Team, please visit www.tedysteam.org
All donations are tax deductible.
Always remember the warning signs of stroke:
Should you ever have any questions about your donation, please reach out to Elizabeth@TedysTeam.org.
Recent donors
| Donation date | Donor name | Donation amount |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 19 | Sarah-Marie | Undisclosed amount |
| Jun 10 | Amanda + Chris + TH | Undisclosed amount |
| Jun 01 | Ruby | Undisclosed amount |
| Jun 01 | Katie Hamilton | Undisclosed amount |
| May 31 | Mark S | Undisclosed amount |
| May 31 | Usha & Mahadev | Undisclosed amount |
| May 30 | Andrew Senior | Undisclosed amount |
| May 30 | Rob & Brighid | Undisclosed amount |
| May 30 | Ali and Kalley Mahmoud | Undisclosed amount |
| May 30 | Helena and Daniel | Undisclosed amount |
