No child in Oregon should go hungry
Posted OnDecember 6, 2024 byWe believe every child deserves a healthy start in life and that means having enough food to eat. The reality is that too many kids in Oregon aren’t getting enough healthy food and are going hungry. When kids are hungry, it makes it difficult for them to learn and thrive. One of our top issues…Read More…
Working to Ensure Utah Schools Are Ready for an Emergency
Posted OnDecember 6, 2024 byDid you know that each year in the U.S., around 23,000 children under 18 experience cardiac arrest outside of hospitals? About 40% of these incidents occur during sports, underscoring that the risk goes beyond athletic settings. When we think of school safety, fire drills and lockdown procedures often come to mind. However, there’s another urgent concern…Read More…
Join Us For Texas Advocacy Day
Posted OnDecember 6, 2024 byGet ready to rock the Capitol in red for the American Heart Association’s Texas Advocacy Day on Thursday, February 20, 2025 from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.! This year, we’re turning up the energy with a focus on creating a Nation of Lifesavers™! We’re calling on YOU to join us at the Texas State Capitol in Austin to make some noise for…Read More…
Join us for Arkansas Advocacy Day
Posted OnDecember 6, 2024 byGet ready to rock the Capitol in red for the American Heart Association’s Arkansas Advocacy Day on Thursday, February 6, 2025 from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.! This year, we’re turning up the energy with a focus on creating a Nation of Lifesavers™! We’re calling on YOU to join us at the Arkansas State Capitol to make some noise for Cardiac Emergency Response…Read More…
Working to Ensure Schools Are Ready for an Emergency
Posted OnDecember 5, 2024 byDid you know each year in the U.S., around 23,000 children under the age of 18 experience cardiac arrest outside of a hospital? About 40% of these incidents occur during sports, underscoring that the risk goes beyond athletic settings. Hawaii is one of the few states that doesn’t require hands only CPR training for students before…Read More…
My Meetings in Washington D.C. – An Advocate’s Story
Posted OnDecember 5, 2024 byMy name is Dionne Mack. I live in Huntsville, Alabama. In 2010, my son Tyrell Spencer, an 18-year-old high school senior, collapsed and died from a cardiac arrest while playing basketball. Tyrell had an undiagnosed cardiac arrhythmia and that ultimately took his life. Up to 23,000 young people like Tyrell suffer a cardiac arrest each year in this country, only 10% of people survive this tragic event.Read More…
“What Would They Say?” Wins International Anthem Award
Posted OnDecember 4, 2024 byWe’re thrilled to share that the American Heart Association’s spoken word poem, “What Would They Say?”, has taken second place in the 4th Annual Anthem Awards winning the Silver Award in the Education, Art & Culture Campaign – Non-Profit Community Engagement category. This award celebrates the power and impact of our collective work in tobacco…Read More…
Register now for our 2025 Day at the Capitol
Posted OnNovember 20, 2024 byYou’re invited to register for the 2025 American Heart Association’s Day at the Capitol on Monday, February 3rd in Jefferson City! Together we will advocate for laws that prevent heart disease and stroke and make a difference in the lives of Missourians. RSVP Today *A healthy breakfast and lunch will be provided. There is no…Read More…
Getting ready for the Wisconsin 2025 – 2026 Legislative Session
Posted OnNovember 20, 2024 byNow that the elections are over, we are turning our attention to the Wisconsin 2025 – 2026 Legislative Session. We will be working with lawmakers to build a healthier Wisconsin and wanted to highlight the policies where we will need your voice and help to be successful. Cardiac Emergency Response Plans in Schools Annually, more…Read More…
Join us for our 2025 Day at the Capitol
Posted OnNovember 19, 2024 byYou’re invited to register for the 2025 American Heart Association’s Day at the Capitol on Tuesday, January 21st in Topeka! Together we will advocate for laws that prevent heart disease and stroke and make a difference in the lives of Kansans. RSVP Today *A light breakfast and box lunch will be provided. There is no…Read More…