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Karen Dionne Goes to Washington
Who thinks advocacy is difficult? Who thinks they have nothing to say that's important? Well I'm here to tell you that advocacy is not difficult and you too have something important to say!
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Spencer's Story - looks can be deceiving
Written by Amy Norton, Spencer's mom You NEVER think “it will happen to you” but… “it” happened to my family, my son. At only ten weeks old my son was fighting for his life. This is his story… Spencer was...
Eastlake AP Government Students
On February 3, the Advanced Placement Government class from Eastlake High School in Sammamish, WA traveled to Olympia to join the American Heart Association / American Stroke Association for its 2015 Lobby Day. Eastlake’s AP students joined other advocates including...
Advocate Spotlight: Kami Sutton
As a survivor, volunteer, advocate and staff member – I wanted to share my story.
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Eric Rothenberg: Top Advocate and Top Fundraiser
This fall Heart and Stroke Walks took place across Washington to raise funds to support the American Heart and Stroke Association’s lifesaving mission. With events in Spokane, Tacoma and Seattle, more than 13,000 walkers (including the Seattle Seahawks’ mascot, Blitz!)...
Caroline Reis - Intern Highlight
Caroline Reis My Name is Caroline Reis and I have had a busy and fun filled internship this summer at the American Heart Association. Another intern, Ricki Cullum, and myself have worked on several community health and development projects, attended...
Advocate Spotlight - Karen Dionne
Karen Dionne, Washington At age 37, I envisioned my whole life ahead of me as I was planning my wedding to Michael, the man of my dreams. I was successful at my job as a sales representative at a golf...
Advocate Spotlight: Colter's Story
Bobbie Cross Heart disease has forever changed our family. My son, Colter, was born on November 17, 2011. I had a healthy and normal pregnancy. We were able to take him home 24 hours after, he passed all of the...
Share Your Story: Eric Rothenberg
In September 2009 I was playing tennis at our local club when I suffered a sudden cardiac arrest. With no history of heart disease, normal weight range, and reasonable fitness, this was truly “sudden.” Fortunately there were a few doctors...
Share Your Story: Natalie Ellington
Natalie Ellington, Washington In November 2009 I was working 12 hours a day and often six days a week as the principal of a K-12 school. As I was leaving my office late one afternoon my heart was pounding so...