Today I am reaching out to everyone for support in the 2026 American Heart Association Heart Walk.  This is my 12th Heart Walk.  My goal again is to raise $10,000.00 dollars.  Last year I raised over $8,000.00.  
The American Heart Association is my preferred organization to support.  Most of you know I am a Survivor of Heart disease, Stroke and Heart Transplantation.  Heart disease and stroke have affected my life forever.  The AHA mission is to help others prevent what I ended up with.
PLEASE DONATE TODAY.  The Heart Walk is less than a month away on September 10th.

THE IMPACT OF YOUR DOLLAR The American Heart Association funds more cardiovascular and stroke research than any U.S. organization except the federal government. In all, we spend nearly 80 cents of every dollar on research, education and community outreach. 20% 37% 17% 8% 7% This chart depicts the financial activities of the American Heart Association, American Stroke Association, fiscal year ending June 30, 2015. 37% 
PUBLIC HEALTH EDUCATION 11% FUNDRAISING 11% We help people identify warning signs for heart attack and stroke, provide resources to help people reduce risk for cardiovascular diseases and stroke, and embrace healthy behaviors. • Websites, social media and digital resources • Consumer publications and call center • Health initiatives, programs and support materials • Public service announcements and campaigns • Health fairs and a speakers bureau 20% RESEARCH Research dollars support scienti c studies seeking new discoveries related to causes, prevention and treatment of heart disease and stroke. 17% 

PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION &TRAINING Activities, projects, scienti c conferences, training courses and programs are designed to improve knowledge, skills and critical judgment for healthcare providers. • Websites, social media and digital resources • Professional education programs and events • CPR/AED training for professionals • Development of scienti c guidelines and standards • Systems guidelines for hospitals to improve care for STEMI and stroke patients and treatments A complete copy of financial statements audited by KPMG, LLP is available upon request Most of the association’s campaigns and events are a combination of fundraising and health education activities or materials for soliciting nancial support for the American Heart Association’s mission, plus related expenses. 7% MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL 8% Representing general operating expenses for directing the affairs of the American Heart Association. • Customer relations management • Finance • Human resources • Information technology services 

COMMUNITY SERVICE Focused on detection of cardiovascular and stroke-related problems; planning and improving community health practices; conducting rehabilitative programs; and supporting special clinical studies. • Public training CPR/AED • Advocating for policies to improve health outcomes • Health screenings and counseling • Stroke Sharegivers Peer Visitor program