MIAMI – For Caroline Nava and her long-time boyfriend, Miami Heat ahead Duncan Robinson, a recreation of padel brings out the grins and the enjoyable.
But when Nava hits the court docket on March 1 for her second annual Smash the Silence charity event, it should convey out the reminiscence of a day that modified her household’s life ceaselessly.
It was again in 2022 when Nava’s father, Robert, suffered a number of strokes whereas the household was in Mexico to watch Robinson and the Heat play.
Since that second, Nava’s household has come collectively to assist her dad in each method doable in his restoration.
It has additionally sparked a mission for Nava to begin the padel event, which this yr will increase cash to present grants for stroke victims’ a lot wanted remedy although the Stroke Foundation.
Nava stated that the moments following her father’s stroke have been scary, however she obtained assist from the Heat and NBA to get him the best care shortly.
“A lot of emotions, but so grateful to have those resources there,” she defined.
Now the main focus is the get these impacted by related conditions the correct care and remedy.
Last yr the primary event raised slightly below $60,000 and this yr the purpose is to increase round $100,000.
Nava described her purpose in placing the event collectively once more.
“If I can bring awareness as the daughter of someone who survived a stroke,” she stated. “It’s possible to get rehab and get better.”
The second annual Smash the Silence will happen at Ultra Padel in Miami on Saturday, March 1 from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m.
For extra info on how to attend, participate or simply donate to the trigger, go to www.givebutter.com/smashthesilence.
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