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Every day we take thousands of steps to get where we need to go. You're the Cure advocate Mary Mandel knows this and is advocating for everyone to take the step toward a healthier lifestyle!
Meet Mary:
As a heart attack survivor, I know the importance of taking time to take care of yourself. Many Americans aren’t dedicating enough time for physical activity. And it means we’re at greater risk for heart disease, stroke and other chronic diseases. But we’re not going to take it sitting down!
Join me and millions of Americans this month, as we pledge to live a healthier lifestyle and get physically active. Visit Heart.org/Walking and use the American Heart Association’s free tips and tools to stay motivated on your walking program.
- Name: Mary Mandel
- Occupation: Cardiac Medical Yoga Instructor
- How long have you been volunteering with the American Heart Association and what is your volunteer role: I have been volunteering since 2011. I volunteer for Go Red for Women, and I am also on the Passion Committee. This year, I am starting to volunteer for the Advocacy team and I have joined the Austin Grassroots Action Team.
- Why do you advocate for Heart: To build awareness and to saves lives! I never thought I would be affected by heart disease, and it ended up nearly taking my life...twice! Perhaps if I had seen another young, healthy woman speak about heart disease, I would have recognized the symptoms and I would have gone to the emergency room sooner, which would have prevented many of the heart issues I now live with and manage on a daily basis.
- What is something in your life that you love: I absolutely love seeing my little 5-year old boy grow into the smart, compassionate, sweetheart that he is.
- What is your all-time favorite thing to do on your time off: yoga, meditation, and drumming!
- Fun Fact about yourself: I have lived in nearly every corner of the world...Europe, Asia, South America and India.
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