“I felt I was going to lose the opportunity to share precious moments with my family and friends,” he said. “My family, my grandkids, coworkers and friends all felt the impact in one way, shape or form.”
Chaparro ended up having a pacemaker and defibrillator put in his chest to keep things under control. When one of his grandkids noticed the defibrillator, he said “Papa, you remind me of Iron Man with that box on your chest.”
“I became a hero again… at least to them. I was given an opportunity to make a difference. I have a different outlook on life. I’m thankful for that,” Chaparro said. “Most importantly, I look forward to better health and the opportunity to share life with the ones I love and care about for many years to come.”
Chaparro is part of the Sugar Shaker’s team and walks because he knows that with every step, he’s making a difference in someone’s life. Sugar Shakers have exceeded their fundraising goal raising over $6,600 and Chaparro makes up nearly one-third of the team’s amount.