Medical Breakthrough Match
Your gift doubles to support lifesaving unfunded research and more.
2,027
research projects need funding.
2,544
LIVES LOST EVERY DAY, on average, to cardiovascular disease.
2X
Your CRITICAL NEED MATCH gift to support unfunded research with lifesaving potential, and more, doubles to fight heart disease.
With an average of 2,544 of our mothers, fathers and loved ones lost to cardiovascular disease every day, there’ not a minute to lose when it comes to funding research. Over 2,000 projects – many with incredible lifesaving potential – are currently unfunded.
American Heart Association funded research, made possible by people like you, has touched the lives of every heart and stroke patient in the United States. This research has led to gold standard treatments and guidelines used by healthcare providers in every corner of the nation.
Be part of the next big, lifesaving breakthrough. Your gift today doubles to support innovative ideas from the brightest minds in science, as well as prevention programs and more.
Research funded by the American Heart Association has led to lifesaving accomplishments like these:
Meet some of the leading researchers making a difference.
Dr. Keith Churchwell MD, FACC, FACP, FAHA
National Board Member of the American Heart Association
Chair of the National Advocacy Committee, American Heart Association
“Funding is vital to take the next big steps that lead to the best outcomes for patients.”
Dr. Jennifer Mieres MD, FACC, MASNC, FAHA, SVP
Professor of Cardiology, Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra Northwell and AHA Volunteer
“Every project funded has the potential to give the healthcare team more life-saving ways to conquer heart disease.”
Dr. Gerald (Jerry) Marx
Senior Associate Cardiology, Boston Children’s Hospital. Associate Professor Pediatrics, Harvard School of Medicine. American Heart Association-funded Researcher
“Research maintains efforts to enhance quality care for all people, especially those who are disadvantaged.”