State:
Missouri
Advocate Spotlight: DJ Yearwood
My name is DJ Yearwood, I’m 16, and I am proud to be an American Heart Association (AHA) youth advocate.
Advocate Spotlight: DJ Yearwood
15 year old DJ Yearwood from Independence, Missouri is using his voice to better communities across the country. Read about his experiences in his own words about why it is important for young people to speak up and get involved!
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Meet Dr. Hooks-Anderson
Dr. Hooks-Anderson is a Family Physician and the President of American Heart Association’s Board of Directors in St. Louis, MO. She is a community leader and vocal advocate for better health policy, having been instrumental in the work of the American Heart Association over the past several years.
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Meet Eric Prullage
Meet Eric Prullage who performed CPR on his professor.
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Meet Belinda Waggoner
Meet Belinda Waggoner, an active mom suffering a heart attack on Mother's Day.
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Meet Landon Gardner
Meet Landon Gardner, Heart Transplant Recipient
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Meet Missouri’s Regional Grassroots Advocacy Director, Christy Dreiling!
Meet Missouri’s Regional Grassroots Advocacy Director, Christy Dreiling!
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Share Your Story - Victoria Lewellen
Meet Victoria Lewellen
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Share Your Story - Liby Peterson
Meet Liby Peterson
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Share Your Story - Danielle Koerner
Meet Danielle Koerner
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