Dear John,
For six years, Denise knew something was wrong. Her heart would race. She often felt dizzy and weak. Each time she went to the doctor, she heard the same thing:
“It’s just your age.” “You’re stressed.” “It’s all in your head.”
Denise’s father and brother had both died young from heart disease. She carried that fear into every appointment, yet no one truly listened. Finally, one cardiologist trusted her instincts and ordered an angiogram.
The results were shocking. Denise had a 98% blockage in her main artery! Her doctor told her she was a “ticking time bomb.” That test saved her life.
After recovering, Denise found WomenHeart. She calls it a lifeline. Through our community of Champions and peer support, she discovered hope, purpose, and the strength to speak up for other women who are still searching for answers.
Denise is now part of a nationwide network of women lifting one another through education, advocacy, and compassion. Her story is a reminder that being heard can mean the difference between life and loss.
Your support makes that possible.
WomenHeart is the only national organization dedicated to women living with heart disease. Every donation helps train more Champions like Denise, expand local support networks, and ensure women receive equitable, lifesaving care.
Please make your end-of-year donation today. Your generosity keeps this movement strong.
