Advocate State - IA at You're the Cure

10 Aug 2018 | Ashley Lemke

Advocate Spotlight: Brian Rhoads

My story...but more importantly my why...

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10 Jul 2018 | Ashley Lemke

Meet Sudden Cardiac Arrest Survivor Mark Witte

They say you never want to die at your desk. Well, I did...

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12 Jun 2018 | Ashley Lemke

Advocate Spotlight: Garrett Vaughan

Meet 3 year old Garrett Vaughan.

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8 May 2018 | Ashley Lemke

Advocate Spotlight: Mandy Forkner

My name is Mandy Forkner. I have two reasons why I wanted to get involved with the AHA and they were born 8 years ago; my sons Tommy and Travis.

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10 Apr 2018 | Ashley Lemke

Meet Executive Director of the Iowa Bicycle Coalition Mark Wyatt

I am Mark Wyatt, and I am the executive director of the Iowa Bicycle Coalition. We work on bicycling issues across the state, but our biggest goal is to make bicycling safe and enjoyable.

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13 Mar 2018 | Ashley Lemke

Meet Heart Ball Director, Madi Short

Get to know Madi Short, the new Des Moines Heart Ball Director.

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13 Feb 2018 | Ashley Lemke

Meet Julia Anderson, the new Heart Walk Director in Des Moines

My Papa Si Anderson is my why.

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13 Dec 2017 | Ashley Lemke

Meet Public Health Educator Kelli Gerdes

Every journey starts and ends with putting one foot in front of the other. Walking: a simple yet affordable and effective tool to good health. As a public health educator and wellness advocate, it is my job to tout the many benefits walking can have on one’s health.

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10 Nov 2017 | Ashley Lemke

Meet Miss Polk County 2018, Emmy Cuvelier

At the age of 14, after going in for a routine check-up with my eye doctor that turned into a week of several medical tests, I was diagnosed with arrhythmia of the heart.

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23 Oct 2017 | Ashley Lemke

Share your story: Chris Neff

I am an American Heart Association volunteer and advocate! Growing up, my parents
taught me the importance of helping others.

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