The American Heart Association (AHA) is a non-profit organization in the United States that funds cardiovascular medical research, educates consumers on healthy living and fosters appropriate cardiac care in an effort to reduce disability and deaths caused by cardiovascular disease and stroke. Originally formed in New York City in 1924 as the Association for the Prevention and Relief of Heart Disease, it is currently headquartered in Dallas, Texas. The American Heart Association is a national voluntary health agency.
They are known for publishing guidelines on cardiovascular disease and prevention, standards on basic life support and advanced cardiac life support (ACLS), and in 2014 issued its first guidelines for preventing strokes in women. They are known also for operating a number of highly visible public service campaigns starting in the 1970s, and also operate a number of fundraising events. In 1994, the Chronicle of Philanthropy, an industry publication, released a study that showed the American Heart Association was ranked as the 5th "most popular charity/non-profit in America." The association was listed as the 22nd largest charity by Forbes in 2018.
The mission of the organization, updated in 2018, is "To be a relentless force for a world of longer, healthier lives."
If you happen to be interested in helping out the American Heart Association or if you just want to learn more you can go to this website:
And they also have some events coming up if you would like to attend those as well.
MID-SOUTH HEART AND STROKE BALL
Saturday, February 22, 2020 | The Peabody Memphis
6:00 PM Doors Open, Social Hour
& Silent Auction
7:45PM Dinner, Live Auction
& Open Your Heart Appeal
Live Music by Burning Las Vegas
149 Union Avenue
Memphis, TN 38103
General Inquiries
Courtney Morrison
(901) 248-7954
Heart and Stroke Ball supporters will help us to connect,
innovate, influence and invest in advancing our efforts
to change health outcomes as they relate to heart disease
and stroke.
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