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American Heart Association applauds Delaware’s investment in the Double Up Bucks Program 

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The American Heart Association is celebrating a major victory for nutrition access and health in Delaware: funding and implementation support to create the state’s first-ever Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) Double Up Bucks Program.  Proposed in Governor Matt Meyer’s Recommended Budget, the program will help SNAP participants stretch their food budgets by matching purchases of fresh fruits and vegetables, effectively doubling their purchasing power for fresh produce. For many Delawareans, that … Read more

Local hospitality executive to lead 2026 Heart Walk and countywide push for CPR readiness

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DiFonzo joins the American Heart Association in engaging companies in Sussex County to create a community of lifesavers DEWEY BEACH, Del., June 1, 2026 — According to the American Heart Association, 9 in 10 people who suffer cardiac arrest outside of the hospital die, and more than half don’t receive bystander CPR. CPR — especially … Read more

Ashley Addison Foster returns as chair of the American Heart Association’s Go Red for Women 2026 campaign

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headshot image of Ashley Addison Foster

Building on 2025 Successes, Campaign Continues Mission to Save Women’s Lives from Heart Disease WILMINGTON, Del.,  Jan. 2,  2026 — Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is the leading cause of death for women in Delaware and across the United States. To change that, the American Heart Association, a relentless force changing the future of health for everyone … Read more

CPR training kits placed in Delaware youth organizations to help create a Nation of Lifesavers

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CPR in Youth Sports Kit awardees with American Heart Association staff and volunteers

 New resources strengthen lifesaving readiness for coaches, athletes and families across high-volume youth sports programs WILMINGTON, Del., Dec. 3, 2025 — Four Delaware youth-serving organizations that support high-volume sports programs and diverse young athletes are receiving CPR and First Aid in Youth Sports Training Kits to help ensure coaches, athletes and families are prepared to … Read more

Fall Healthy for Good workshops help Delaware residents build healthier habits 

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Healthy for Good participants holding up completion certificates

This October, the American Heart Association hosted a series of Healthy for Good workshops in Dover and Wilmington, giving local residents practical tools to cook healthier meals, shop smarter and feel more confident making everyday choices that support their well-being.  Over four weeks, participants met once a week at the Modern Maturity Center in Dover and at the Central … Read more