Nonprofit

American Heart Association


  • Mission

    The American Heart Association is a national voluntary health agency whose mission is to reduce disability and death from cardiovascular diseases and stroke.

    About Us

    The American Heart Association is a community of individuals who envision a world free of heart disease and stroke. Our goal is to reduce death and risk from heart disease and stroke by 25% by 2010. Everyday, the American Heart Association works hard to keep our community safe from heart disease and stroke by advancing groundbreaking science through research, improving the quality of healthcare, supporting legislative and policy efforts, promoting physical activity in children and adults and educating the public and healthcare providers.

    Cause Areas Include

    • Community Development
    • Health & Medicine
    • Human Rights & Civil Liberties
    • Seniors & Retirement
    • Volunteering

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