SPOTLIGHT: American Heart Association

A Closer Look

2018 Top achievements:

The American Heart Association is currently funding more than $4 million of groundbreaking research that targets health disparities right here in Charleston. Right now, MUSC Health researchers are exploring the relationship between Alzheimer’s and heart disease, researching health disparities in stroke, and researching ways to create new drugs tailored for treating hypoplastic left heart syndrome (HLHS), which is a common congenital heart defect.

We have also trained more than 43,000 people in hands-only CPR in the Lowcountry. The AHA, along with other key volunteers, organizations, and legislators, were the relentless force behind the lifesaving CPR in Schools bill. The bill requires all schools to implement CPR training to all graduating seniors. Because of your support, more children are equipped with the knowledge to act when someone is in need. The AHA has been working with state legislators for almost 10 years to create a stroke registry. Did you know that South Carolina has the sixth highest stroke death rate and is part of the nation’s Stroke Belt? The registry captures stroke data and treatment in the state and all EMS authorities will begin using the same stroke transport protocols for stroke patients in line with a stroke facility designation plan.

2019 Goals:

We want to expand our financial support, grow our volunteer base, engage our community in creating a healthier environment, improve our educational programs, train more people in hands-only CPR, and change laws in the community. 

Fundraising events: 

Lowcountry Heart Walk
Sept. 29, 2018 • Riverfront Park
LowcountrySCHeartWalk.org 

Charleston Heart Ball
April 12, 2019 • Gaillard Center 
CharlestonHeartBall.org

Go Red For Women Luncheon 
May 23, 2019 • Hotel Bennett
CharlestonGoRedLuncheon.heart.org 

Corporate giving opportunities:

The American Heart Association accepts donations throughout the entire year. You can fund our lifesaving mission by supporting customized sponsorships that are centered around blood pressure, CPR initiatives, workplace wellness programs and many more. You can also sponsor our heart-healthy events: the Lowcountry Heart Walk, Charleston Heart Ball and the Go Red For Women luncheon. Please call 843-480-4910 to find more ways on getting involved in building a healthy community.  

Mission Statement

To be a relentless force for a world of longer, healthier lives.

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