Our Mission
Our mission is to offer copay assistance for mental health services for people with pulmonary hypertension (PH).
Our vision is to empower every person diagnosed with PH to put on their favorite shoes and take that next courageous step on their mental health healing journey.
We’ve been there. We’re either PH patients ourselves or love and support a patient in our lives. We know that mental health can be half the battle when fighting PH. We know it’s hard to get that help.
Our goal is to encourage the healing process, celebrate perseverance and to show all PH survivors that no matter where their journey takes them, they do not soar alone. They can rise like a PHoenix from the ashes of the emotional firestorm surrounding this chronic illness.
We are here to help.
Our Inspiration
“Give a girl the right pair of shoes and she will conquer the world.” -Marilyn Monroe
Katie Tobias has been fighting for every breath since Pulmonary Hypertension turned her life upside down in 2006. From being “at risk of sudden death” to “almost normal” and back again, like riding a rollercoaster blindfolded, Katie has risen from the ashes multiple times.
At her lowest point, both mentally and physically, Katie decided she had sacrificed enough to this dreadful disease; her choice of shoes would not be one of them. From customized stilettos to sneakers, Katie’s shoes have become a creative symbol of confidence and courage as she continues to take one empowered step after another.
Significant depression, anxiety and medical trauma are among the ashes of PH. This unpredictable battle is equally as devasting and takes just as much strength to spread her wings and soar towards a better quality of life.
But, she rises, over and over again. One courageous step at a time.
Watching her creation, Sole of a PHoenix, rise is a dream come true.
Our Leaders
Brad Jones
PRESIDENT
Molly Gorman
VICE PRESIDENT / TREASURER
Colleen Brunetti
SECRETARY