Courage Classic 2026!
Hi all! It's Courage Classic time again, and this year I'll be riding in honor of another brave heart warrior- still to be determined (stay tuned).
As always, I'll also ride in deep gratitude for the exceptional cardiac specialists and Heart Institute nurses who cared for our own daughter, Whitney, and our entire family during a harrowing few years with an acquired heart condition. At age 3, she developed viral myocarditis from an H1N1 infection which resulted in a serious heart rhythm disorder (incessant ectopic atrial tachycardia). Her journey to a full recovery at age 6 required numerous hospitalizations and three specialized heart procedures by the amazing Electrophysiology team (shout out to Dr. Kathy Collins!)
One in four babies with critical congenital heart defects won’t see their first birthday. That’s why continued support for our Heart Institute is vital—to advance research and lifesaving care. Please consider donating to support my ride and our essential fundraising efforts. Your tax-deductible gift directly benefits children at the region’s only nonprofit pediatric hospital.
Thank you,
Kari
