Why we “Walk” …

The American Heart Association

Heart Walk 2015-2016

Annual Expenditures

Community

We’re making your community healthier by advocating for key issues such as:

• Smoke-free public places
• More walkable and bikable streets, roads and parks
• Better nutrition and high-quality physical education in our schools
• Adequate, affordable and available health care for all

Healthcare

We’re improving the quality of care for heart and stroke patients by:

• Training millions of Americans in CPR, advanced life support, AED (defibrillator) use and first aid; promoting AED placement in businesses and public places
• Improving emergency care for heart attack victims through our Mission: Lifeline community-based initiative
• Helping hospitals treat cardiac and stroke patients according to proven guidelines using our Get With The Guidelines® program
• Strengthening stroke systems of care, teaching the public to respond to warning signs, and providing resources for stroke survivors and caregivers

Education

We’re reaching at-risk populations through cause initiatives and online tools:

• Go Red For Women®: fighting heart disease, women’s #1 health threat
• Voices for Healthy Kids: fighting childhood obesity
• Power To End Stroke®: reducing African Americans’ high risk of stroke
• My Life Check®: our online heart-health assessment
• Heart360®: our online health management system that allows users to track and share their health information with their healthcare provider

Research

Nationwide, we invest over $132 million a year ($3.2 billion since 1949) in heart and stroke research that has led to recent breakthroughs such as clot-busting drugs and drug-eluting stents. Healthcare providers learn about medical advances and new treatment guidelines though our journals, conferences and online courses.

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DAVID IS WHY …

Take Action

BE THE CURE

When it comes to fighting heart disease and stroke YOU’RE THE CURE join the American Heart Association’s Nationwide support of healthier communities – healthier lives.

You’re the Cure is the American Heart Association’s network of people who advocate for policies that support a heart disease and stroke-free America.

Become a part of the movement today!

A Family raising awareness and research funds!

“We remember”

… David is Why

The Heart Walk is the American Heart Association’s premiere event for raising funds to save lives from this country’s No. 1 and No. 4 killers – heart disease and stroke. Designed to promote physical activity and heart-healthy living, the Heart Walk creates an environment that’s fun and rewarding for the entire family.

Donate and help save lives

This year, more than 1 million walkers will participate in nearly 340 events.

Join us this year along with, the more than a million Americans, in hundreds of cities across America. As we take a stand against heart disease. Join in the Heart Walk event! Come out walk with friends, family, co-workers and neighbors. Together we can save lives!

Your heart and your loved ones will thank you for it!

It’s easy to get started:

• Find An Event Near You and Register Online
• Set a Fundraising Goal
• Personalize Your Page
• Spread the Word
• Track Your Progress

Get signed up today …

Promote Healthy Living in your Community

The American Heart Association has implemented many community programs throughout the country designed to raise awareness and research funds.

Join the fight to end cardiovascular diseases and stroke!

Please take a look at the link provided below and make the choice to get involved in your community – today!

“Together we can make a difference”

http://www.heart.org/HEARTORG/Giving/ForCompanies/FundraisingEvents/Fundraising-Events_UCM_303638_SubHomePage.jsp