Creating awareness for Vertebral Artery Dissection
There was so much build-up to the Oakland Marathon that I have been a little lost since. My body definitely needed to recover(especially my toes!). I took about a week off of all physical activity short of walking. I finally went for a short(ish) run on Sunday and it felt great! Now I’m ready to focus on what’s next… I …
The Oakland Experience 3/20/2022 I’m going to start by saying that this was literally one of the best days of my life. An absolute highlight. BUT, there were so many things that weren’t great in the moment that it is comical to me now… I’ll give you all the details! Saturday morning, I awoke so excited to get packed and …
Leaving in the morning for the Oakland Marathon! It feels like my entire life has built up to this moment…Definitely this entire year has been focused on this weekend. Tomorrow, my boyfriend, my bestie and myself will be heading down to Oakland to check into our hotel and pick up race packets. I get to find out my bib #…Somehow …
I wanted to give an update about the fundraising event at the Shanty this past weekend. The event lasted just the opening shift at the bar: Noon-4:30. I had a donation jar, we did a 50/50 raffle, The Shanty gave 50% of drink specials, and my tips went towards Tedy’s Team. When it was all over, we made more than …
I am so thankful to have such a wonderful and supportive community! The Shanty(bar in Eureka, Ca) is being so generous to donate 50% of drink special proceeds to Tedy’s Team! We will also do a 50/50 Raffle and ALL of my tips will be going towards my cause. Can’t wait to see you there!!
Here’s your chance to Drink for a VAD-Ass Cause! The Shanty in Eureka, CA is letting me host a little fundraising event. They are even making a tasty drink special and donating 50% of the profits for every special sold! All of my tips and a 50/50 raffle will go towards Tedy’s Team and Oakland Marathon race expenses. Saturday, March …
Just wanted to say THANK YOU!!! to this amazing community that is coming together to help me realize my goals! I’ve just been welcomed into some local running groups; Six Rivers Running Club shared my story with their members over the weekend and the response I’ve receiving is so heart-warming! I’ve been offered entry into a local Humboldt County race: …
Hilary(Sister) will be running her first Half Marathon ever!! She inspires me everyday! Russell(Brother-in-Law) will be running his first Full Marathon! The first of many, I’m sure. I am so Proud of Them!! David(boyfriend) will be running his first race…He will be participating in the 5K! He may hate every mile, but I’m thrilled he is joining in on my …
While I enjoy being social and loved, I have never fully felt comfortable being the center of attention. People are surprised when I tell them how shy I once was(being a bartender for 12 years has pretty much cured that!). So now that I have created this website and I’m trying to put myself out in the open to friends, …
Last year, I got the privilege to speak about VAD and the story of how my life looked before and after my diagnosis. The link is on the ‘Resources’ menu. It’s called ‘Cheers to your Health’ with the wonderful Ashtyn Campbell (@ashtynvictoria on Instagram). It was very healing in my journey to be able to really get into the details …