Stephanie Dempsey was a Volunteer for the American Heart Association and an advocate for heart screening died at 44. She was from Blairsville, Georgia who in July of 2014 testified before the Senate Finance Committee about her story regarding her fight with heart disease and her family's struggles.
According the American Heart Association, Dempsey was diagnosed with a hereditary coronary artery disease at the young age of 21.
She had quadruple bypass surgery at 30, and later had another bypass and dealt with other health issues.
Nancy Brown, CEO of the American Heart Association quoted saying: "Her devotion to our cause,
while battling her own illness, is a testament to the kind of person she
was. Her legacy will continue as we continue seeking ways to help and
improve the lives of everyone afflicted by heart disease.”
Stephanie Dempsey died Dec. 15, at her home in Blairsville, Georgia at a very young age. Her words will continue to ring for the American Heart Association and all that she stood for.
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