Author: Jana Bonassi
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🌅 The Walk I Never Got to Finish — Until Now
Why Emotional Healing, Closure, and Cardiac Emergency Preparedness Matter More Than Ever đź•Ż A Return I Never Planned — But Deeply Needed 6.5 years ago, I walked into a beautiful resort with my husband and two little girls, excited for a peaceful New Year’s holiday full of joy and reunion with the whole family.But I…
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The Heart Doesn’t Wait: The need for AED democratization
⚡️ Why Brazil Needs More AEDs Now I’ve spoken about CPR thousands of times. I’ve written about it, posted about it, cried over it, taught it and fought for it (check it all on my Instagram). Yet the message never grows old—because every day, somewhere, a heart suddenly stops… and someone’s world changes forever. That…
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đź’™ When Children Witness Trauma
🏠A Story too close to home Me with my daughters in my hospital bed days after my cardiac arrest There’s a part of my story I don’t always speak about—not because it’s less important, but because it’s harder. It doesn’t belong to me alone. It belongs to the little girl who, in the quiet…
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Not Just Heart Attacks: The Silent Cardiac Threats We’re Ignoring
For the first time in decades, we’re seeing a headline that feels like hope: **Heart attack deaths have dropped by 89% over the past 50 years.**Âą This is an extraordinary victory—proof that education, treatment, and prevention are saving lives. But as we celebrate this progress, a deeper—and quieter—epidemic is growing beneath the surface. 🚨 The…
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Back to Brazil – With a Mission in my heart
Every time I return to Brazil, it feels like stepping into a cherished memory—warm embraces from loved ones, laughter with lifelong friends, and the unmistakable comfort of home. These trips usually fill my soul with nostalgia, connection, and the rhythm of my roots. But this time, it’s different. This time, I’m not just returning as…
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Raising Hope in the Heart of Washington, DC
My Journey at the CPR & AED Awareness March and Rally ❤️‍🩹💪 Two days filled with inspiration, grief, courage, and an unshakable mission — that’s how I describe my recent experience at the CPR and AED Awareness March and Rally in Washington, DC. Even though progress in CPR education and AED availability in the US…
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Marching for Every Second
Why I’m Joining the National CPR & AED Awareness Rally in Washington D.C. In just over a week, I will be packing my bags, my Heart of Hope books, and a heart full of purpose to join Ed Koseic’s Foundation and many other lifesaving organizations in Washington D.C. for the 5th Annual National CPR and…
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The Power of Breath — How Breathwork Is Transforming Heart Health and Emotional Resilience
And how it helped me through the darkest moments. Most people who meet me now would never guess—just looking at me—that I’ve suffered cardiac arrest, live with a pacemaker, and deal with the day-to-day uncertainty of whether my heart will stay at pace and if I can receive a lifesaving shock of my implantable defibrillator.But…
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Change Happens When We Act: The Story Behind Florida’s New Cardiac Emergencies Law
Earlier this April, I had the incredible opportunity to walk the halls of Florida’s Capitol in Tallahassee with advocates of the American Heart Association. We weren’t just there to take photos or shake hands—we were there to fight for something that saves lives: CPR education and access to AEDs (Automated External Defibrillators). Advocacy isn’t just…
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My farewell speech as Mrs. Florida
Last weekend I passed the sash and crown to a new queen, and as I reflect on all the learning, honor and opportunities over the last 12 months, I couldn’t help but being extremely grateful and feeling blessed. Below is a transcript of my farewell speech and wishing all the best to my sister queen…
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