Please join me in celebrating my 50th year with a pacemaker!

I would like to raise enough money for 50 pacemakers to celebrate 50th anniversary of having a pacemaker. I would love to be able to give back some heartbeats for all the heartbeats I have received over 50 years 1974-2024.

When I was born in 1962, doctors told my parents to take me home and love me because there was nothing they could do for me . I had a congenital third-degree heart block and congestive heart disease. Pacemaker surgery was needed but the technology wasn’t reliable yet. In the meantime, I had a cardiac arrest three times at age 2,6 and 11 . In the summer of 1974 I drowned during cardiac arrest and had to be revived. At this time the doctors said that they couldn’t wait anymore and I had my first pacemaker surgery September 1974 .

Since then, I have had 12 pacemakers and my last replacement surgery was in February 2024. my devices have allowed me to have a very active life. I work weekends waitressing at a busy family restaurant, I camp when I can, and I enjoy spending time with family and friends. I have three grown children and two grandkids. My boyfriend has three children as well and six grandkids.

Join me at the Shrewsbury Community Center on September 14th 2024 at 3pm for this commemorative milestone.

ForHearts Worldwide:

ForHearts Worldwide has a mission that resonates deeply with my own journey. They work tirelessly to ensure individuals who lack access to this life-saving technology can receive the heart health care they deserve. By raising funds through this celebration, we can make a tangible difference in the lives of those who are waiting for the chance to live a fuller, healthier life just like I have. This event will be a heartfelt tribute to the advancements in medical technology and the incredible impact these devices have on individuals and their families.

Rose Whyte's 50th Pacemaker Anniversary Party

Celebrating 50 Years of Life with a Pacemaker: A Fundraiser for ForHearts Worldwide