Issue:
Heart Disease and Stroke Research
Larry Calhoun
Several years ago, I completed a 75 mile charity bike ride--a proud achievement and testimony to my level of fitness to complete the ride. About a week later, I went to bed early not feeling well.
Diana Cook
As a veteran volunteer with the American Heart Association, Diana Cook has been involved in a myriad of ways with the organization over the years.
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Frank Amend
Frank Amend had never even heard of the American Heart Association before 2003.
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Kristin Salvi, New York
Share Your Story: Chris McLachlin
I was a healthy 62 year old retired school teacher/coach when I experienced a severe stroke, paralyzing my entire right side and losing my speech.
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Dr. Mitchell S. Elkind, New York
Dr. Barb Frankowski tells lawmakers that a sugary drink tax could make the healthy choice the easy choice!
Dr.Bob Blackburn, North Carolina
Advocate Spotlight: Kami Sutton
As a survivor, volunteer, advocate and staff member – I wanted to share my story.
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Malenda McCalister, Kentucky
On October 2008, at just 30- years-old, Malenda McCalister's life changed forever as she collapsed on the living room floor after giving birth to her son just 10 days earlier.
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