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Connecticut
Meet CT Super Advocate Leigh Pechillo
Leigh Pechillo brings an extraordinary level of commitment and passion to her work as a volunteer for the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association.
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Kelly Trenholm, An Advocate with Heart
The American Heart Association holds a special place in my heart.
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Meet New AHA Advocate Geralyn Laut
Trained as a health educator and certified as both a prevention professional and a tobacco treatment specialist, it is not surprising that much of my work over the years has leaned heavily on the age-old adage ... "an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure".
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Meet Erin E. Herring
November 18, 1998 was the day Erin E. Herring started on her journey into the world of physicians, hospitals and fear; that was the day her son Gavin was born.
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Share Your Story
As we grow up, we look up to those that lead by example. They overcome insurmountable obstacles to achieve their hopes, their dreams, their goals. They give us hope when we need it most, and inspire us to do more.
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Meet Paul Witinski - CT Advocate
I’m new to the American Heart Association, but not to its mission or the impact that heart health has on lives.
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Meet AHA Advocate Mike Papale
AHA Advocate-Survivor Starts Heart Non-Profit.
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Meet Robby Pechillo
Meet a young CT Heart Superstar!
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Meet Catherine Lester Salchert
CT Advocate Attends 2017 Lobby Day in Hartford.
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Meet Stacy-Ann Walker
Meet CT advocate Stacy-Ann Walker.
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