The American Heart Association is a relentless force dedicated to saving and improving every child's life.  Our vision is that all children, regardless of gender, race, location or economic status, should be able to grow to their full potential.

A place for students who go above & beyond raising over $500 in life-saving funds through Kids Heart Challenge and the communities that support them in the mission of helping others, getting healthier and fighting heart disease. 

Additionally, a place for Heart & Stroke Survivors and their families to find resources, support and a community of heart heroes.

INSPIRE. LEAD.
SAVE LIVES.

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 2nd Annual Grateful for Extraordinary Kids Like You Zoom Celebration call! 

Students across 6 States were invited to be celebrated for their accomplishments and impact during Kids Heart Challenge.  They met featured heart survivors, got a sneak peak of this year’s program, and learned some additional tips!


HOW TO BE EXTRAORDINARY

THE VALUE OF COMPLETING FINN’S MISSION

JOKES FROM THE HEART WITH REID

JOIN THE NEW GENERATION OF LIFESAVERS 

WITH FINN'S MISSION

Learn LIFE-SAVING skills such as Hands-Only CPR, the
warning signs of Stroke, and how to spread awareness and help others with special hearts all from your computer or phone through Finn's Mission!

what we do 
AHA in your community

If your school participates in the Kids Heart Challenge, YOU are helping to make an impact!

In your Grocery Store
The AHA"s Heart-Check mark gives people an easy way to find heart-healthy foods.
Hands-Only CPR
Training millions of people worldwide through programs like the Kids Heart Challenge and our training network of more than 3,500 authorized training centers and 400,000 + instructors.
AED Machines
Training millions of people worldwide through programs like the Kids Heart Challenge and our training network of more than 3,500 authorized training centers and 400,000 + instructors.
Funding Research
Our research programs have contributed to many important scientific advances including:First Artificial Heart ValveTechniques & Standards for CPRImplantable PacemakersCholesterol InhibitorsMicrosurgeryDrug-Coated Stents FUN FACT!  Did you know that the first coronary Stent in the US was developed at the University of Texas Health Science Center in San Antonio?
AHA and Pediatric Research downloadable PDF
In your Schools
The Kids Heart Challenge focuses on whole body well-being, helping students improve their own health and better their character while raising life-saving donations to help kids with special hearts.

Changes are creating a culture of health

The Southwest Region of the American Heart Association is comprised of Arkansas, Colorado, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Texas and Wyoming.  Advocates are working together across these states to engage, organize, and mobilize communities to help make each day healthier for all children. 
Please click on a state to read some of these success stories.

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the impact of your dollar

The American Heart Association funds more cardiovascular and stroke research than any U.S. organiziation except the federal government. In all, we spend about 80 cents of every dollar on research, education and community outreach.

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the hero in all of us

Learn how EVERYONE can be a hero by making healthier choices, knowing CPR basics & warning signs of stroke. Join us in our journey to share Hands Only CPR with 1.8 Million Families through Finn's Mission.