Fundraising for Aortic Research and Initiatives

It is through your generosity and support that we can donate funds toward aortic research and initiatives.
We hope you either join a team fundraiser, make an individual one, or donate as a part of your registration.

Carmen David's story is nothing short of miraculous. You can read more under the team fundraiser: Team Carmen.
22 hours after the birth of her second daughter, Carmen suffered an aortic dissection, and nearly lost her life. She has used her inspirational story to spread awareness, be a fierce advocate, and give back to the aortic community.

Carmen founded Run for Aortic Health. Since the beginning, Run for Aortic Health has sent over $180,000 to The John Ritter Foundation and related aortic studies and initiatives with the aim of improving lives of those affected. Projects given toward include aortic genetic research, research for cases related to pregnancy/post partum, resource guidebooks for patients, and exercise research which aims to build evidence based guidelines on safe exercise for aortic patients. All of these help save and improve the lives of those living with aortic disease. For more details please visit the main website at https://runforaortichealth.com/

Please help us to improve the outcomes of those affected by this condition by participating and fundraising with us.
Help us shed light on a condition that needs much more recognition.
Rare matters.

With all our heart, we thank you.