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New York
Kathy McCarthy, Albany, New York
Albany's Communications Director talks about her role in advocacy work.
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Donna Montalto, Westchester, NY
Donna Montalto explains how her background in women’s health got her involved in the AHA.
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Tabitha Ellis, New York City
Tabitha Ellis was born with a hole in her heart. At two years old she had heart surgery and a valve replacement, and her scar is a constant reminder of how valuable and fragile life can be for all of us.
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Dan Moran, An Advocate with Heart
An American Heart Association volunteer for more than fifteen years, Dan Moran knows a thing or two about advocacy.
hero_image_alt_text===Dan Moran, third from the right, with advocates at our Tobacco 21 Lobby Day.
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Micah Bookman, Harlem, NY
Micah Bookman, a health educator and advocate in Harlem, shares in his own words why he’s an advocate for healthy food access.
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Franklin G. Fry, Syracuse
Franklin G. Fry is the Executive Director of the American Heart Association’s Syracuse office. Franklin and his dedicated Board Members are an excellent example of how our advocates truly make a difference in their communities.
hero_image_alt_text===Rita Reicher testifying.
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Thank You To Our Advocates
For this month’s Advocate Spotlight, we couldn’t choose just one of our advocates to feature.
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What We Do Matters
Hello. You may not know me, but I am Maria Galarza-Catuira and I work with your state’s Government Relations Director at the American Heart Association. As an American Heart Association staffer, I know that what we do makes an impact. I know, firsthand, what that impact is.
hero_image_alt_text===John and Maria Catuira.
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Phil Konigsberg, Queens, NY
Phil Konigsberg – Helping New Yorkers breathe easier!
hero_image_alt_text===Phil Konigsberg.
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hero_image_alt_text===Phil Konigsberg.
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Make the Road New York Parents in Action Committee
Make the Road New York’s Padres en Acción (Parents in Action) Committee is fighting for kids in New York City.
hero_image_alt_text===Cristina and her son.
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hero_image_alt_text===Cristina and her son.
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