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Texas

13 Sep 2016

Volunteers Embark on a Road Trip with Heart!

Texas advocates embarked on an epic road trip in August of 2016, traveling across our big state in search of Congressional supporters and cosponsors, and thanking others for their decision to support our federal level advocacy priorities in the 114th...

4 Dec 2015

Why Amanda Advocates

We're so excited for you to meet Amanda Denton, one of our newest advocates and Dallas Grassroots Action Team members! Amanda lives in North Texas and has an amazing story. Get to know her and learn of her motivation to volunteer with...

7 Jul 2015

Nancy Birnbaum

I recently met You're the Cure advocate Nancy Birnbaum, a registered nurse who resides in College Station, Texas at the Advocating for Heart event at the Capitol. I loved the passion and enthusiasm she showed for the AHA mission of...

13 Jan 2015

Suzanne Villarreal-Lozano's Advocacy Journey

Throughout my 31 years of volunteering for the American Heart Association I have worn many hats. But I can safely say some of my most memorable moments have come as an advocacy volunteer fighting for heart and stroke legislation. We...

11 Nov 2014 | Pkaye Washington

Meet Pkaye Washington

My name is Pamela Kaye Washington from Austin, Texas. My friends call me Pkaye. As someone who’s battled heart disease for more than two decades and volunteered with the American Heart Association to support policies like keeping school meals healthy and increasing funds for medical research, I know the real-world impact of public policy – for better and for worse.

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6 Oct 2014

Youth Advocate Brett Harris Steps Up for Smoke-Free

One of our youngest advocates is making one of the biggest impacts to a community by helping to pass a comprehensive smoke-free ordinance! Brett Harris is a middle-school student in Lubbock whose passion for a smoke-free community goes back as...

8 Sep 2014

Bill Owen is a You're the Cure Advocate Extraordinaire!

Bill became an American Heart Association volunteer when he joined You’re the Cure in September 2013 after signing an online petition asking the city council members and mayor of Irving to pass a comprehensive smoke-free ordinance. Bill grew up in...

28 Jul 2014

Why I Advocate for Heart, by April Wade Peters

I’m excited to share my personal journey of advocating for heart, which ultimately led to AED machines being placed at my workplace. It began in 1998 when my husband learned he had a heart murmur and kept tabs on it...

10 Jul 2014

Ruthie Ewers: Smoke-Free Champion

When the City of Harlingen passed a strong smoke-free ordinance, it was like a dream come true for Texas volunteer Ruthie Ewers. Ruthie has been the driving force behind the Harlingen smoke-free initiative that started more than 8 years ago....

10 Mar 2014

Mother, Daughter Pair Advocate for Heart

Suzie Chase Brown and Maggie Brown are two heart survivors who are passionate about advocating for change with the American Heart Association. Both born with Congenital Heart Defects they have told their compelling story to decision makers drafting rules for...