Giving Guide: Central Arkansas American Heart Association

MISSION

For nearly 100 years, the American Heart Association has fought heart disease and stroke. We strive to be a relentless force for a world of longer, healthier lives. Heart disease is the No. 1 killer worldwide, and stroke ranks second globally. Even when those conditions don’t result in death, they cause disability and diminish quality of life. With your support we can improve quality of life in central Arkansas and across the world. We can also ensure health environments, strengthen the economy, elevate care and change policy for all. Let’s commit to adding more years to life and more life to years.

FUNDRAISERS AND EVENTS

• Festival of Wines: Cocktails & Cuisine: Oct. 4, 2018

• Hot Springs Heart Ball: Feb. 9, 2019

• Heart Ball: March 2, 2019

• Heart Walk: April 27, 2019

• Go Red For Women Luncheon: May 17, 2019

GIVING OPPORTUNITIES

• Get your company involved by sponsoring an event or having a workplace giving program

• Join an AHA committee or volunteer at one of our community events

• Show your support for American Heart Month in February by helping local businesses and landmarks Go Red.

OUR IMPACT

62,000+
Adults and teens trained in CPR, AED usage and basic life-saving skills

4,000+
Residents registered for our high blood pressure monitoring program

120,000
Arkansas students got moving through AHA curriculum

Established: 1924

Employees: 18 (3,400 nationally)

Service Area: Central Arkansas

BOARD CHAIR
Jean McSweeney, RN, Ph.D.

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Jean McSweeney, RN, Ph.D., Chair
David Jones, M.D., President
Justin T. Allen, Chair Elect
Morris E. Kelley, M.D., President Elect
Joyce Taylor, Executive Director

Blair Allen
Raj Chakka, M.D.
Thomas Conley, M.D.
Brian Eble, M.D.
Anthony M. Fletcher, M.D.
Dan L. Herrington
John Glassford
Lyndell Lay
Stephen A. Leek
Gina Martin
Gary Nash, M.D.
Michael Poore
John P. Ryan
Diana Smithson
Ricardo F. Sotomora, M.D.
Cassandra Steele
Chris W. White