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I wear red in honor of every family affected by heart disease and stroke.

I am a Wife, Mother, Daughter, Sister, Friend, Patient Advocate ( Heart, Stroke and Lung Cancer), and Heart Valve Disease Survivor. 

Selected ( July 2015) American Heart Association National Heart Valve Ambassador, appointed  Georgia Advocacy Committee: Vice Chair for 2018-2019. 

I’ve travelled locally & out of state advocating for the uninsured & sharing my story of survival;  at the American Heart Association’s Lobby Day: Washington, D.C.(in 2013); You’re The Cure Advocate, American Heart Association’s National Center: Dallas, Texas (2015): Recently selected: National  Volunteer Ambassador: newly established  Heart Valve Ambassador Team : The American College of Cardiology (ACC) 65th Annual Scientific Session  :April 2016,: Chicago, Illinois ,American Heart Association's Scientific Sessions, November 2016, Phase 2: National Heart Valve Ambassador Training:  Georgia State Capital Gwinnett County Board Of Commissioners Meeting, DeKalb County Board of Commissioners Meeting, churches, health fairs, etc.

One of the important parts of  my recovery has been to educate and empower other heart patients about my story  of triumph and healing, encouraging them to track their symptoms in a journal, cultivate a strong relationship with their healthcare providers, suggesting heart-healthy recipes, connecting them to resources or even just being there to listen as they work through their own struggles.

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I give God all the honor and  praise for what is taking place in my life.
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Sharing Words Of Encouragement to anyone facing health obstacles on a daily basis,

focus on your blessings, become your own health advocate, know your risk factors,

create a journal, communicate with your physician, and never give up.

Mrs. Kimberly Goodloe

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Photo Credit: Emoryrose Photography

https://www.emoryrosephotography.com/   

"A Walk with Purpose"

Join us at the

2024  Greater Atlanta Heart Walk

September 21st, 2024

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The Heart Walk is the American Heart Association’s premier event for raising funds to save lives from this country’s No. 1 and No. 5 killers – heart disease and stroke.
               

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“COVID-19 has only strengthened our resolve because 40% of those hospitalized due to COVID-19 are stroke survivors or people with heart disease. We’re investing in new research and training front line workers, while we continue the fight against heart disease and stroke”.

Sharing the link to my personal page…

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https://www2.heart.org/site/TR/HeartWalk/GSA-GreaterSoutheastAffiliate?px=3572984&pg=personal&fr_id=10886

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Please feel free to mail in your donation to the address listed below……

Metro Atlanta American Heart Association

10 Glenlake Parkway,
South Tower, Suite 400
Atlanta, GA 30328

Re: Kimberly Goodloe ( Heart Walk)

 

I’m Heartwalking (  my 15th  year) to improve the overall health and well-being of Americans and future generations

Thanks  for supporting the fight against heart disease and stroke.

Have a lovely day

Kimberly

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Honoring the Life and Legacy of my beautiful sister, Dr. Karen Leigh Bryant

Dr. Karen Leigh Bryant: devoted single mother, daughter, sister, woman of faith, educator, veteran, community advocate and friend:   received her diagnosis in February ( Stage 4 Lung cancer) ; transitioned on April 30th, 2022,) 53-years-old, single parent who pursued her dreams , raised four beautiful , smart and talented children and used her gift of service to give back to the community.

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My beautiful sister, Karen was born in Chattanooga, TN, on August 4, 1968. She began her formal education in Chattanooga at Valley View Elementary School, where her mother was a teacher. She accepted Christ as her savior (Union Grove Baptist Church, Chattanooga, Tennessee) at a young age. She sang in the school choir there and continued to excel in her other classes. She graduated from Valley View in 1979. After her graduation, she entered Boyd Buchannan, a private school, for two years. Later, she spent her Junior High Years at Dalewood Middle School, where she was a cheerleader. Her senior years were spent at Brainerd High School, where she was a member of the band. After graduating from Brainerd, she attended Memphis State for a year. Then she entered the United States Air Force serving in Germany and Italy. She completed her college education while still in the Air Force, got married, and began to raise a family. After resettling in Nashville, TN, she earned a B.S in Education and a Master’s Degree in Education at Tennessee State University and Doctoral Degree in Education at Trevecca Nazarene University.

 

2011, Teacher of the Year for Ross Elementary School.

Karen served the community with a kind heart. She faithfully supported my Heart Collage and American Heart Assocation Heart Association Heart Walk Campaigns.

 

She went home to be with the Lord on April 30, 2022.

 

It was easy for Karen to talk with anyone about anything. She always loved to talk with her family and friends and help them with any problems that they were experiencing. Karen also liked to watch various English drama series and even got hooked on playing Animal Crossings on the Nintendo Switch her children bought her for her birthday. Karen was a strong, intelligent, caring person and was always willing to help anyone. She raised four children who have now turned into amazing grown adults. She was a terrific example of living and trusting in God, reminding her family of the importance of teamwork, and rolling with the punches in life gave way to creating strong, independent, and resilient children. She was a Superwoman with a capital S. Although she is with the Almighty God right now, she will always live on in our hearts, minds, and spirits.

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