Candice Ferner

💜 Walking for Chantal 💜

When I set my goal at the beginning of September, I planned to walk 90 km and raise $250 for Heart & Stroke in honour of my beautiful niece, Chantal.

Tonight, I finished my last walk of September with Rip — and I’m incredibly proud to say I walked 182 km and raised $850. 🥹❤️

More than doubling my walking goal and more than tripling my fundraising goal means so much to me, but what means even more is knowing that every step was taken in Chantal’s name.

Chantal was only 19 when we lost her. Her death was a heartbreaking reminder that heart disease and heart health are not only concerns for older adults. Young people can be affected too, and awareness, education, knowing your numbers, recognizing warning signs, and advocating for your own heart health truly matter.

I want to turn some of the heartbreak of losing Chantal into something meaningful. If even one person becomes more aware of their heart health because of her story, then every step was worth it. ❤️

Thank you from the bottom of my heart to everyone who donated. Your kindness helped me honour Chantal in a way that I hope makes a difference.

And to my sweet Chantal… you were with me every step. 💜
I miss you. I love you. And I will keep saying your name.

182 km. $850 raised. One beautiful girl forever in my heart. 🦋💜

Walking for Chantal 💜

In September, I’ll be walking for Heart & Stroke in honour of my beautiful niece, Chantal.

I think of you every day, beautiful girl. There isn’t a day that goes by that you aren’t missed, remembered, and loved. Losing you so suddenly and so young left a heartbreak that words can’t truly describe.

Chantal was only 19. She had so much life ahead of her, so many dreams to dream, memories to make, and milestones to experience. Her story is a heartbreaking reminder that heart disease doesn’t only affect older people. We need greater awareness, more research, and a better understanding of heart health in young people.

This walk is my way of honouring Chantal and keeping her memory moving forward. I may not be able to bring her back, but I can carry her with me.

You will be with me every step of the way, Chantal. 💜

I’ll walk with you in my heart, with your memory beside me, and with hope that the work of Heart & Stroke can help save other young lives and spare other families the pain of losing someone they love.

I think of you every day, beautiful girl.
I love you. I miss you. I’ll carry you with me always. 💜💕