Advocate State - SD at You're the Cure

26 Sep 2022 | Terry Varns

Advocate Spotlight: The Varns Family

When Tucker Varns was 3 days old his parents rushed him to the emergency room. After hours of tests in their hometown in South Dakota, they found out that Tucker was born without his lower left ventricle of his heart. He had his first heart surgery when he was 11 days old, and since then he has had 11 surgeries, including a full heart transplant when he was 21. Now this family are leading the way and sharing their story to expand Medicaid in South Dakota.

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24 Jul 2018 | Kendra Krueger

Advocate Spotlight: Maynard Konechne

Safety and Helping Others is why

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photo is David and Sherry Bordewyk and their sons, Beau and Will

6 Jun 2018 | Kendra Krueger

Advocate Spotlight: David Bordewyk

Public Policy that Supports and Advocates for Healthy Citizens is why

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22 May 2018 | Kendra Krueger

Advocate Spotlight: Dr. Paul Amundson

Tobacco Prevention and Improved Health is why

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23 Apr 2018 | Kendra Krueger

Advocate Spotlight: Reagan Spomer

Healthy Generations is why

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26 Mar 2018 | Kendra Krueger

Advocate Spotlight: Lynn Spomer

Healthy Choices for Children is why

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18 Dec 2017 | Kendra Krueger

Advocate Spotlight: Michael Christensen

Michael Christensen is the current Chair of the South Dakota Advocacy Committee. Read below to know why he got involved with the American Heart Association and learn about his passion for safe active transportation!

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23 Oct 2017 | Kendra Krueger

Advocate Spotlight: Rebecca Holso

An Educated Community is why

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25 Sep 2017 | Pamela Miller

Advocate Spotlight: Kendra Enright

Kendra Enright loves talking to kids. Kendra knows that children are learning every day - in their schools, their play, their sports, their homes, etc. That's why Kendra is a staunch advocate for educating kids about living a healthy life. We asked Kendra what drives her passion to help reduce heart disease and stroke and we are proud to share her thoughts and ideas in this month's Advocate Spotlight.

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21 Aug 2017

Share your Story: Mary Toso

Mary Toso - You're the Cure Advocate

I have become more involved in the American Heart Association in recent years because of my desire to support a health related organization where I can have an impact. There are so many ways to be involved with the AHA and I know I am making a difference for my family, my community and my state.

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