Nicholas DeJames
Why I'm Fundraising
I'm excited to have been nominated to be part of the Go Red for Teen of Impact campaign this year. As part of this year's class of changemakers, I've brought together a team that's working to make the greatest impact possible on women's health. We will be raising much-needed funds for the American Heart Association and working to improve the health of our communities. I hope we can count on your support!
In 2004, Go Red For Women was born as a campaign to raise awareness among women about their greatest health threat — heart disease. Slowly, the campaign grew into a movement bringing together thousands of women. Go Red for Women is the trusted, passionate force for change. It provides a platform for women and their families to lead healthier lives and transform communities. It's not just about wearing red. It's not just about sharing heart-health facts. It's about:
- Providing opportunities for women to take charge of their health
- Building communities that support access to healthy choices
- Demanding equal access to health care for all women and their families
- Increasing women in STEM in upcoming generations
Our team is focused on preventing heart disease and stroke. We're promoting healthy lifestyles, building awareness and raising critically-needed funds to support research and education initiatives. Cardiovascular diseases, which include heart disease and stroke, claim the life of a woman about every 80 seconds. We hope you will join us on our mission because about 80% of these diseases may be prevented.
The time is now. Women are leaning into the idea that when we take a stand, commit, and work together, real change is possible. To support my campaign, click on the Donate to Nominee button below.
Teen of Impact Raleigh, NC Spring 2024
Nicholas DeJames
I’m excited to have been nominated to be part of the American Heart Association's Teen of Impact campaign. As part of this year’s class of teens across the country working to improve the health of our communities, I hope that I can count on your support!
For too long, cardiovascular disease has been thought to only affect older generations. But the reality is that heart disease and stroke can affect anyone at any age, and shockingly, heart attacks are on the rise in younger populations!
I am excited about working as a Teen of Impact with the American Heart Association because I believe in the transformative power of promoting health and wellness with and among fellow teenagers. Adolescence is a critical stage in one's life, and establishing positive habits during this time can have a profound impact on long-term well-being. I am eager to contribute to a community where every teen has the opportunity to thrive physically and emotionally,
Working together with my team, my peers across the country and the American Heart Association, I am confident we can serve as a relentless force for a world of longer, healthier, more productive lives.
Please consider supporting this important campaign by choosing your donation amount and clicking on the DONATE button!