A Promise Kept for PAD Awareness Month
- Nov 9, 2025
- 1 min read
September 5, 2025
We are honored to share Tammy Leitsinger’s A Promise Kept, a moving reflection on her mother Betty’s journey with Peripheral Artery Disease (PAD). From the first signs of diagnosis through the challenges of progression, Tammy shares her story of resilience and underscores the importance of early detection and awareness.
By sharing Betty’s story, Tammy highlights the impact of PAD on patients and their loved ones while reinforcing the importance of education, advocacy, and innovation in vascular health. Betty’s story continues to inspire progress toward a future where patients and families have better tools, earlier diagnoses, and stronger support.
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Stories of resilience often leave a lasting impact because they show the strength people can find even in difficult circumstances. In many ways, that same theme can be found in storytelling across different forms of media, from community advocacy to immersive experiences like Idols Of Ash, where perseverance and determination play a central role. Raising awareness through powerful stories like Betty’s can help create a future with better outcomes for everyone affected by vascular disease.