Heart disease affects families everywhere—but we can prevent more of it. Vaccines are a powerful tool for protecting heart health: staying up to date on recommended vaccines helps reduce infections and inflammation that can trigger heart attacks, strokes, and other complications. And for people living with HIV, who face a higher risk of cardiovascular disease, equitable access to vaccines and comprehensive heart care is essential.

Our community can lead the way. By coming together at the American Heart Association’s Wall Street Run and Race, we can expand vaccine awareness and access, advance research on HIV and heart disease, and empower people with the knowledge and care they need to safeguard their hearts.

It’s time to unite, take action, and save lives. Every runner who joins, every dollar donated, means:

-More outreach that helps families get recommended vaccines that protect heart health
-More research into preventing cardiac disease, including in people living with HIV
-More education and resources so everyone can take proactive steps for their heart

I run to protect hearts. Help me reach my goal today by joining our team or donating toward our goal. Together, we can build a awareness where prevention, vaccines, and equitable care reduce cardiac disease for everyone.