American Heart Association - 236 - Draw For A Cure

Hello! My name is Charlotte Sturgis, I am a senior at St. John Paul II High School, and I'm raising money for the American Heart Association. On July 7, 2019, I lost my dad to an unexpected heart attack. My dad's name is Jason Sturgis. He was a 19-year veteran of the Barnstable Police Department, and one of the most respected officers within the community. He worked to change lives, protect the people around him, and always wanted to make a change. On top of this, he never failed to make everyone laugh so hard that their stomachs would hurt. His passing greatly impacted my family, especially my mother, who now had to take care of three children on her own, all under the ages of thirteen. The amount of support we received from the community was incredible. Since then, I have been adamant about giving back, and reciprocating the support that was given to my family.

I have titled my fundraiser "Draw For A Cure," since I'm going to be fundraising at my senior night lacrosse game on May 16th. On top of this GoFundMe, I will be selling red rubber bracelets with my dad's badge number (236) on them, along with my fundraiser title.

From the AHA: Heart disease and stroke are the top two killers worldwide, and they don’t just affect older people. In fact, heart disease is getting younger, and young people are often unaware of the risk they face. Whether it’s undiagnosed high blood pressure, poor mental health, or vaping, we need your help raising the critical funds to support our mission: to be a relentless force for a world of longer, healthier lives.

Please consider donating to this cause with someone in mind that may be affected by heart disease/heart attacks, just like my dad. The American Heart Association is truly an amazing organization with a mission.