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As our COMMUNITY EVOLVES, so does the American Heart Association.

We are working to make the 1.3 million hearts in Greater Richmond healthier by facing problems that impact heart and brain health head-on.

Together, we can be a force for longer, healthier lives in our community.

When a person has a cardiac arrest, survival depends on immediately receiving CPR from someone nearby. That’s why we’re out in the community teaching Hands-Only CPR so that everyone has the confidence and comfort level to perform this life-saving skill.

American Heart Association®

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HAROLD MAYFIELD AHA CPR VOLUNTEER TRAINING COORDINATOR, RICHMOND AMBULANCE AUTHORITY

American Heart Association

Volunteers Saving lives.

Changing lives.

Hear directly from our dedicated volunteers about how they are working alongside staff to keep hearts beating in RVA.

As the mission head for Go Red For Women, I am passionate about making a measurable impact this year by focusing on Hands-Only CPR training, AED access and training to providers to better diagnose heart disease in women.

DR. ROBERTA BOGAEV MISSION CHAIR, GO RED FOR WOMEN CHIEF OF CARDIOLOGY, BON SECOURS

Through Kids Heart Challenge, children learn about the importance of physical activity and how it helps their bodies stay healthy. It also provides them the opportunity to make a difference in their community and raise funds for the AHA.

Volunteer with Us! Interested in joining our dynamic volunteer team and being a relentless force for longer, healthier lives in RVA? Whatever your capabilities, interests or schedule may be, we can find a volunteer opportunity that's right for you. To learn more about opportunities and to sign-up, visit heart.org/Richmond.

KELLY AND FINN BLUMENTHAL NATIONAL AMBASSADORS, KIDS HEART CHALLENGE

Kelly and Finn Blumenthal

Chef Raymond Britt, AHA volunteer

“A healthy diet is a powerful weapon to fight heart disease.

That’s why we are teaching area residents how to cook affordable, healthy meals using the AHA’s science-based guidelines and Simple Cooking with Heart recipes.”

CHANDRA HURST, CHAIR, AHA MISSION COMMITTEE, VP, WELLS FARGO BANK

Skylar Doerwaldt

There’s no quick fix or one way to solve the complex health issues facing our community.

That’s why we’re focused on six key areas where we can make the greatest impact: social determinants of health, tobacco use, physical activity, healthy eating, blood pressure, and cardiac care and access.

SHERYL GARLAND, AHA RICHMOND BOARD PRESIDENT CHIEF OF HEALTH IMPACT, VCU HEALTH SYSTEM

Our Leadership I’m excited to be leading the Hard Hats with Heart initiative this year and building healthier lives in the construction industry, which faces a greater risk for heart disease and related risk factors like poor diets, smoking and stress.

DAN SCHMITT, CHAIR, HARD HATS WITH HEART, PRESIDENT AND COO HHHUNT

Michelle Nostheide Executive Director, American Heart Association Richmond

Richmond

METRO BOARD OF DIRECTORS:

Mitch Haddon AHA Board Chair

Building a culture of health means changing laws, systems and environments. I am excited to support and encourage advocacy work done by grassroots volunteers in Virginia for policies that improve and protect our health.

NATALIE PENNYWELL, AHA ADVOCACY COMMITTEE SITE DIRECTOR, VCU HEALTH HUB AT 25TH

As a young stroke survivor, I want everyone to know that stroke can happen to anyone regardless of age. I volunteer at events to raise awareness about stroke warning signs, prevention and the importance of seeking treatment immediately.

Sheryl Garland AHA Board President

Melvin Katz David Ring Beverly Davis Dr. Lornel Tompkins Calvin “Woody” Fowler Dan Hudgens Chandra Hurst U’Kay Jackson Dr. Stacey Epps Patricia C. Lane Dr. Joe McConnell Natalie Pennywell Niki Curci Scott Zack Smith Gary Thompson

SKYLAR DOERWALDT, CO-CHAIR, AHA YOUNG PROFESSIONAL BOARD

Siva Teja Devarakonda, AHA funded researcher at VCU

“The American Heart Association is currently funding more than $9.5 million for 53 research projects at eight Virginia institutions. Right here in Richmond, we fund three times the amount we raise in the market; so, for our donors, that’s a great return on their investment!”

MITCH HADDON, AHA RICHMOND BOARD CHAIR PRESIDENT, COLONIAL WEBB CONTRACTORS

SEPTEMBER 2019 American Heart Association®

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To learn about events and activities being held throughout the year, visit our website at heart.org/Richmond and follow us on social media:

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Why WE WALK? Thousands of walkers from the city and surrounding counties lace up their sneakers and come out to the Heart Walk for a variety of reasons. While some are raising money and awareness for research and programs or paying tribute to a loved one lost to this devastating disease, families like the Turners are celebrating another year of life for their precious Maliya.

At her 15-week ultrasound appointment, Chantel Turner learned that her baby girl, Maliya, would be born with tricuspid atresia, a type of congenital heart defect. Given a grim outlook for her child’s future, Chantel hoped for the best. Two days after Maliya’s birth, she had open heart surgery. Today, she is a happy, vibrant 8-year old.

ACTION: Make a plan to keep your family healthy year-round using our recipes, food and beverage toolkit and suggested ways to work physical activity into your busy schedule. heart.org/recipe

HARD HATS WITH HEART September 17, 2019 Construction workers are disproportionately affected by heart disease. This annual event provides tools and resources for the construction industry to reduce key risk factors among the workforce.

Maliya has undergone three open heart surgeries and is not expected to have any more thanks to treatment advancements. The only thing she takes now is one aspirin a day.

“Now that’s amazing,” says Chantel.

Maliya at the Walk.

ACTION: For recipes and other practical information to help you eat smart during the holidays and year-round, join Healthy For Good at heart.org/HealthyForGood ACTION: Sign up for You’re the Cure, our grassroots network that is impacting legislation being passed at the state and federal level. yourethecure.org

DECEMBER 2019 GIVING TUESDAY Tuesday, December 3, 2019 Support the AHA by giving a personal gift on the International Day of Giving.

OCTOBER 2019 ACTION: Crochet a baby blanket or assemble a bravery bag for families in the hospital with an infant or child receiving care for a congenital heart defect.

WORLD STROKE DAY Tuesday, October 29, 2019 Stroke is a leading cause of death and disability around the world. Learn and share the warning signs of stroke and the importance of calling 9-1-1 immediately if you notice them in yourself or someone else. stroke.org

ACTION: Give a personal gift to the AHA in honor of someone you love, or in memory of someone you have lost to heart disease or stroke. heart.org/donate

JANUARY 2020 ACTION: Kick off the new year by setting wellness goals for yourself and encouraging loved ones to do the same. heart.org/HealthyForGood

FEBRUARY 2020

AMERICAN HEART MONTH

ACTION: Celebrate American Heart Month all throughout February by attending events, raising awareness and scheduling an appointment with your doctor to know your numbers.

“Looking at her now, no one would ever know what she has been through. She’s a perfectly normal little girl,” says Chantel.

Every year since Maliya’s birth, Chantel and her close-knit family raise funds and participate in the Richmond Heart Walk.

NOVEMBER 2019

EAT SMART MONTH

HEART WALK

Saturday, October 5, 2019 Monroe Park | 8:30 AM - Activities start | 10 AM - Walk starts Get your heart pumping at this family-friendly fall event where we raise money together to support the AHA’s mission.

2019 Co-chairs: Peter Buckley, MD, dean of VCU School of Medicine, and Gary Thomson, Managing Partner, Dixon Hughes Goodman LLP, retired

For more information visit: www.richmondvaheartwalk.org

Go Red For Women Luncheon Friday, February 28, 2020 The Go Red For Women Luncheon celebrates our yearround efforts and includes a survivor speaker, silent auction and a heart-healthy lunch.

2020 Chair: Niki Curci Scott, EVP, Suntrust Mortgage Learn more at RichmondVaGoRedLuncheon.heart.org

SHARE YOUR STORY ACTION: Have you been personally impacted by heart disease or stroke? Or, have you taken action to improve your overall health? Give hope and inspiration to others by completing our survivor questionnaire at www.heart. org/Richmond for a chance to become a local ambassador.

MARCH 2020

NATIONAL NUTRITION MONTH

MAY 2020

NATIONAL STROKE AWARENESS MONTH BLOOD PRESSURE AWARENESS MONTH ACTION: Encourage your faith-based organization to host a Power Sunday by downloading our toolkit at empoweredtoserve.org. Our toolkit will provide you with the necessary information to raise awareness and discuss common risk factors of stroke throughout the month of May.

ACTION: Throughout the month of March, we encourage all Americans to focus on adopting healthy eating habits to reduce risk of heart disease and stroke.

WORLD HYPERTENSION DAY

APRIL 2020

ACTION: Commit to having your blood pressure checked on this day. Use our Check.

Change. Control (r) tracker www.ccctracker. com/aha a free online tool to help you track and monitor your blood pressure.

MOVE MORE MONTH ACTION: Move more with us during the month of April! By committing to being active for at least 150 minutes a week, you can get healthier and raise awareness about the importance of being physically active. Download the free toolkit at heart. org/MoveMoreMonth for resources to help you plan a great event for your group or organization.

WEAR RED DAY

Friday, February 7, 2020

Support the fight against heart disease in women by wearing red or organizing an awareness event with your employees or colleagues. Share your photos with us on social media with the hashtag #GoRedRVA

Sunday, May 17, 2020 Nearly half of American adults have high blood pressure, and many don’t even know they have it.

JUNE 2020 CPR/AED AWARENESS WEEK June 1-7, 2020 Your hands have the power to save a life! Visit heart.org/ findacourse during CPR/AED Awareness Week to find a class near you or watch our 90-second instructional video on hands-only CPR at heart.org/ handsonlycpr.

Heart Ball Saturday, April 25, 2020 Encourage your company to sponsor our annual Heart Ball – a celebration of the year-round efforts of our donors and volunteers to advance our mission.

Visit richmondvaheartball.heart.org for details.

Lisa and Mark Hourigan

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By working with community partners, we’ve helped to establish these policy, systems and environment changes during the past year that foster equitable health for everyone in our community.

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school systems in Virginia have banned tobacco and e-cigarette use and distribution on school buses, grounds and events.

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Richmond students are eating healthier school breakfasts.

$600,000

from cigarette tax revenue in Richmond will help people quit smoking and prevent them from starting through cessation and prevention initiatives.

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low-income East End residents now have better access to healthy food and care at The Market @ 25th and Hope Pharmacy.

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has been allocated by the City of Richmond to make it easier and safer for pedestrians and bicyclists to be physically active while getting around the city.

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children in Mosby Court have more

opportunities to be active with a new playground and early learning path.

One community moves the needle on high blood pressure.

Hypertension (high blood pressure) is a universal risk factor for heart disease and stroke, so AHA was thrilled when major health systems VCU Health and Bon Secours, and our clinical partners including Virginia Cardiovascular Specialists, Daily Planet Health Care Services, and Lei S. Charlton, MD jumped at the opportunity to improve patient heart health through adopting AHA’s Target: BP program.

Improving Health, One Beat at a Time TARGET: BP

CHECK. CHANGE. CONTROL.

Target BP: supports physicians by offering access to the latest research, tools, and resources to reach and sustain blood pressure control rates within the patient populations they serve.

This evidence-based, self-monitoring hypertension management program empowers participants to take ownership of their cardiovascular health. The program incorporates the concepts of remote monitoring, online tracking, and recruiting local volunteer health mentors to encourage participants.

To sign-up, visit www.ccctracker.com/aha

Nearly 28 percent (206,911) of adults in Greater Richmond and the Tri-Cities live with high blood pressure, putting them at greater risk for developing life-changing and potentially lifethreatening conditions.

That’s enough adults to fill up a city bus 5,000 times. Some areas like Richmond City, Hopewell and Hanover County have hypertension rates well over the national average.

Through our blood pressure programs including Target BP and Check.

Change. Control., Greater Richmond area residents are taking control of their blood pressure.

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