State:

Arkansas

23 Jun 2017 | Claire Stieg

You're the Cure on the Hill 2017: An Arkansas Perspective

At the end of June, more than 330 American Heart Association volunteers and staff from 46 states, including Arkansas, traveled to Washington, D.C. to advocate for federal research support and key legislation that will benefit Americans with cardiovascular disease (CVD). The advocates urged their members of Congress to prioritize National Institutes of Health (NIH) funding for heart and stroke research and to support bills that would expand access to stroke telemedicine (telestroke) and cardiac rehabilitation. They also encouraged their lawmakers to oppose the American Health Care Act or any Senate substitute that reduces access to affordable and adequate health care coverage.

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20 May 2017 | Allison Hogue

Advocate Spotlight: Lindsey Wright, An Advocate with Fire in Her Heart!

Volunteers are the lifeblood of the American Heart Association and the work that we do. We are constantly amazed by our volunteers' commitment to advocate for healthier lives and to help save lives through policy change. We are pleased to spotlight a volunteer that has fire in her heart for the mission of the AHA. Please meet Lindsey Wright, Mrs. Arkansas International 2017.

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25 Apr 2017 | Claire Stieg

Meet Christa Coleman: A Mom Inspired by Her Hero Daughter

This month, we want to take time to share more with you about one of our amazing advocates, Christa Coleman. Christa's daughter, Adyson, is a congenital heart survivor, and inspires Christa every day to Advocate for Heart.

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17 Mar 2017 | Allison Hogue

A Little Advocate with a Big Story to Share

Sometimes the biggest advocacy voices come in the tiniest packages. One such story comes from heart survivor, Adyson Coleman. She has inspired and moved lawmakers with her struggles and smile over the past year. We wanted to share her story and hope she inspires you as much as she has inspired us.

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8 Feb 2016

Meet Dr. Jennifer Redmond Knight

"Since I was a young girl, I have been concerned with the dangers of secondhand smoke. As a life-long asthma sufferer, I personally knew how harmful secondhand smoke was to my health and when I discovered the dangers for all...

14 Sep 2015

Ryder Roark, Our Heart Hero

By Casey Roark, You're the Cure advocate and mother of Ryder Roark My name is Casey Roark. My occupation is an interior designer and Owner of Casey Roark Designs which I have been doing for 14 years. My husband Roman...

30 Jul 2014

My Story

My name is Ryley Williams. I am a high school student and stroke survivor. This is my story. On July 8, 2013 my life was forever changed when I collapsed during warm up exercises at sophomore football practice. I was...

9 Jul 2014

Vickie Wingfield, Ultimate Advocacy Volunteer

Vickie Wingfield is one of the American Heart Association’s ultimate volunteers and has been involved with AHA for over 18 years. She is currently the Chair of the Arkansas State Advocacy Committee and continues to bring cheer, passion, and enthusiasm...

10 Jun 2014

Arkansas Advocate Stars in PSA for CPR in Schools

Arkansas volunteer and Miss Teen International, Haley Pontius, is on a mission to educate more people – especially her peers – about how CPR can save a life. That is why she supports CPR in Schools legislation and recently starred...

7 Oct 2013

Survivor, Youth Advocate, Spreads Message in DC

American Heart Association volunteers from around the country came to the nation’s capital today to urge Congress to invest in the National Institutes of Health for the health and economic security of our nation. The group joined 250 representatives from...