The American Heart Association is looking for local nominees for their 2026 Teen of Impact campaign. Selected nominees will participate in a 9-week peer-to-peer fundraising competition where they will build impact teams and use their social networks to spread the word about heart disease being the leading cause of death in the US, raise money for life-saving research, and advocate for the well-being of all people.  This is a unique opportunity for students who may be interested in pursuing medicine in college, have a strong connection to heart disease, or want to take on a philanthropic leadership role.  All nominees will be recognized in local media, the Go Red issue of Cincinnati magazine and celebrated at the event in the spring. Check out last year’s national campaign here: Teen of Impact | American Heart Association

 Student Participation

• Scholarship awarded to local nominee winner and national nominee winner

• Letters of recommendation signed by American Heart Association Executive Director for nominees and team members

• Great opportunity to add to college applications

• Way to give back!