Chantele Horning

​Every Step Counts: My May Mission for Heart & Stroke

This May, I’m laceing up my sneakers for a reason that hits very close to home.

​If you know my family, you know we’ve had some tough battles with heart health. My Oma had faced the scary reality of strokes, and both my Dad and my uncle have had to have pacemakers placed to keep their hearts beating strong.

​Watching the people I love deal with these challenges has been eye-opening. It reminded me that our health is a gift, but it’s also something we have to fight for.

​My Mission: The 31km May Challenge

​I’ve committed to walking a minimum of 1 kilometre every single day throughout the month of May. It might sound like a small distance, but for me, it’s a daily commitment to the research and care that keeps my family members here with me.

​Why Your Support Matters

​Did you know that in Canada, someone dies every 5 minutes from heart disease or stroke? But there is hope: nearly 80% of premature heart disease and stroke can be prevented through healthy habits and medical breakthroughs.

​The money I raise will go directly to the Heart and Stroke Foundation to fund:

• ​Life-saving research for pacemakers and stroke recovery.
• ​Advocacy for better heart health across the country.
• ​Support for families who are going through exactly what mine has.

​I’ll be posting updates here on my daily totals and how I'm feeling. Thank you for supporting me, but more importantly, thank you for supporting the hearts of my family.

​Let’s make every kilometre count.