Amy Grant Advocates for Women's Heart Health in American Heart Association Campaign
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Supporting the American Heart Association's research can give a competitive advantage by helping to save women's lives from cardiovascular disease.
The American Heart Association's research and medical breakthroughs funded have increased focus on education and resources that address cardiovascular risks for women.
Supporting the American Heart Association's research makes the world a better place by ensuring everyone, especially women impacted by heart disease, has access to a long healthy life.
Watch Amy Grant's PSA to hear her story and support the urgent need for research to better diagnose, treat, and prevent cardiovascular disease.
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Grammy Award-winning singer-songwriter Amy Grant is leveraging her personal experience with heart surgery to spotlight the critical issue of cardiovascular disease (CVD) in women. In collaboration with the American Heart Association (AHA), Grant is spearheading a year-end giving and public service announcement campaign to address the fact that CVD remains the number one cause of death for women, accounting for one in five female deaths annually.
Grant's involvement stems from her own brush with heart disease in 2020 when she underwent open-heart surgery to correct a rare condition her doctor described as a 'ticking time bomb.' Now healthy and strong, Grant credits AHA-funded research and medical breakthroughs for her recovery and the opportunity to continue doing what she loves.
The campaign comes at a crucial time, as nearly 45% of women over 20 are living with some form of cardiovascular disease. The AHA is intensifying its focus on women's heart health, particularly around unique life stages such as pregnancy and menopause. The organization is also addressing the underrepresentation of women in clinical trials, which has led to significant gaps in understanding how CVD uniquely impacts female patients.
Nancy Brown, CEO of the American Heart Association, emphasized the organization's commitment to pursuing a world free from cardiovascular disease and stroke. The AHA's efforts are particularly timely as it celebrates its centennial year of lifesaving work in 2024.
The campaign not only aims to raise awareness but also to drive donations that will fund critical research and community programs. To maximize impact, the AHA has established donation matches for the giving season, allowing contributors to potentially double their impact through December 31.
This initiative underscores the ongoing need for targeted research and education in women's heart health. By bringing attention to this often overlooked risk, the campaign has the potential to save lives and improve cardiovascular outcomes for women across the nation. As the AHA moves into its second century of work, the support garnered through this campaign will be instrumental in advancing its mission and working towards its 2028 Impact Goal.
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