Friday, September 26, 2008

Gurnee woman walks to recovery

"Less than a year ago, doctors gave Brooke Lannert of Gurnee, Illinois, a 20 percent chance of surviving the severe stroke she suffered at age 32, the result of heart-related complications. Tomorrow, the 32-year-old participates in the 3-mile Metro Chicago Start! Heart Walk in Grant Park to raise money and awareness about the No. 1 killer of women - heart disease. "This walk means a first step toward recovery for me and toward helping eradicate heart disease for all," said Lannert. Her team, the Heart Beaters, includes 16 friends and family members who have raised $4,000 for the American Heart Association"

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