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Maine
Advocate Spotlight: Michael Bourque
Michael (Mike) Bourque is a resident of Portland, Maine, President and CEO of MEMIC, and volunteer leader for American Heart Association (AHA) in Maine. He received the Crystal Heart Award at the 2020 Maine Go Red for Women Luncheon for helping to make Maine a better place to live, work, and play through his commitment to the well-being of Mainers.
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Therese Cahill - Maine Advocate
Therese found new purpose after a health scare. Read her story.
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AHA's Leadership in Advocacy Award goes to Richard Veilleux
Well deserved award for phenomenal AHA volunteer, Richard Veilleux.
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Katie Rooks, Fundraiser, Advocate, Champion
You see Katie at all Maine AHA events. Find out what she does behind the scenes.
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We are inspired by you. Tell us your story.
AHA Maine is looking for stories. Will you share yours?
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John Smith, Brunswick
Shortly after my wife began her career at the American Heart Association, I started responding to the action alerts she sent out. Initially, I did it to support her. I didn’t realize how much it would end up supporting me.
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Shelly Afthim, Survivor, Staff and Advocate
Meet Shelly Afthim, Southern Maine Heart Walk Director, Survivor and Fierce Advocate.
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Jane Cleaves: Amazing Advocate to the End
Jane Cleaves always inspiring us to do our best.
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Meet Maine Advocate - Nicole Hardy
Amazing story of Nicole Hardy, spokesperson and advocate.
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Becky Smith - Why I Do What I Do
Have you met Becky Smith?
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