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.
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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.
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.
Additionally, a place for Heart & Stroke Survivors and their families to find resources, support and a community of heart heroes.
Please watch this short video as volunteers share why participating in the KHC/AHC programs is so important to them.
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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
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
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.
the impact of your dollar
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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