One cause that's very near and dear to me is heart research. Nearly a quarter of all congenital heart anomalies are heart valve malformations. As a heart researcher myself, I understand the need for contributions to organizations that fund this critical researcher. I investigate gene regulation during heart valve development. I chose to do heart valve development research because my Grandmother had her aortic valve replaced at age 60, and so have several of my great-aunts and great-uncles. In a way, my research is helping me understand a disease that directly affects my family members and potentially me. Also, as a member of Alpha Phi Fraternity and a regular contributer to the Alpha Phi Foundation, who is the largest supporter of women's heart disease research, heart disease advocacy has been a part of my life for nearly 10 years now!
This year one of my goals is to run a race where I can raise money for a cause that means a lot to me. Hopefully, accomplishing a goal early in the year will help motivate me for all the other goals I've set for the year.
Please consider contributing even just a couple dollars to this cause for those that you know that are impacted by heart disease or congenital heart malformations!
Thanks everyone!!
_Mary
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