Recently, a group of teenagers sat down with our AHA Advocacy Team to talk Heart! We would like to shine a light on this fabulous group of young women and thank them for brainstorming with us! 

Have you heard of the American Heart Association Sweetheart Program? This month we want to shine a light on a Sweetheart in Oklahoma that has been inspired to continue advocating for heart past her time in the program. Please meet young advocate, Anoli Billy.

This month, we are featuring a guest blog written by Kristine Brockhagen, a State Advocacy Committee member in Texas who has been volunteering with the American Heart Association since 1981! Here's her story in her own words:

When I was just 18 years old, my mother announced that she had signed up both me and my twin sister to learn CPR. She said it was an important skill to learn and it could possibly save someone someday. As I grew up, I continued to keep my CPR certification current each year. Little did I know that when I was 41 years old, I would use it on the love of my life.

When her mom unexpectedly passed away from a massive heart attack at the age of 56, Brenda Jones and her four sisters were left reeling.

Strong Emergency Systems of Care is why

Healthy Choices for Children is why

Have you heard of the Jump Rope For Heart Program? This month we wanted to thank a local teacher who has helped organize the program at her school for the last 5 years. Meghan shares what she likes about the program and why she continues to do it with students year after year.

Meet Missouri’s Regional Grassroots Advocacy Director, Christy Dreiling!

Meet Kansas’s Regional Grassroots Advocacy Director, Christy Dreiling!

Meet Shelly Afthim, Southern Maine Heart Walk Director, Survivor and Fierce Advocate.