Written by Erin Dailey Kelly George of Enfield, NH has a story unlike most. At the age of 12, she was diagnosed with a heart condition called Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM). Her mother and brother, along with several family members, have also suffered from this condition. Unfortunately, sudden death is very common with this disease and
Jeanine Jarowicz and Mike Vail to be honored at the Go Red for Women® Luncheon The American Heart Association in Maine will hold its 16th annual Maine Go Red for Women® Luncheon on March 21 at the Holiday Inn by the Bay in Portland. The main speaking program, emceed by Channel 8 WMTW Anchor Kathleen
Written by Erin Dailey On June 3, 2013, Lisa Fish of West Newbury, MA was 25 years old and reminiscing on a great weekend attending two of her friends’ weddings in South Boston. However, everything took a turn for the worst when she began to endure one of the worst headaches she has ever felt,
Myranda Dewey of Barre Town recently joined the American Heart Association staff as a Development Director in Vermont and New Hampshire. This role will include working with local businesses and volunteers on events such as the Go Red for Women Luncheon and CycleNation to raise funds to support the Association’s lifesaving research, advocacy and educational
In loss, New Hampshire teen heart survivor found her purpose The American Heart Association has selected the 2022-2023 class of Youth Heart Ambassadors to be the face and voice in the Associations’ in-school initiatives. Ella Denney, a 17-year-old Gilford High School student, was selected as one of ten youth across the country for this volunteer
Thanksgiving is a time to reflect and give thanks while enjoying friends, family, and a good meal. But after the table is cleaned and the dishes are done, it is time for families across Vermont to get moving! Research shows active parents raise active children. Fitness should always be a priority in a family’s daily
Thanksgiving is a time to reflect and give thanks while enjoying friends, family, and a good meal. But after the table is cleaned and the dishes are done, it is time for families across New Hampshire to get moving! Research shows active parents raise active children. Fitness should always be a priority in a family’s
Thanksgiving is a time to reflect and give thanks while enjoying friends, family, and a good meal. But after the table is cleaned and the dishes are done, it is time for families across Maine to get moving! Research shows active parents raise active children. Fitness should always be a priority in a family’s daily
Written by Erin Dailey Bailey Olson grew up in Colchester, Vermont, and is now a senior at Endicott College in Massachusetts where he is a wide receiver on the football team whose record stands at 7-0. However, it was not always an easy journey to get to where he is today. Olson was born with
The American Heart Association in Maine recently presented Unum with its Corporate Leadership Award – one of six awards presented in the Association’s Eastern States region which includes 14 states from Maine to Virginia, and the District of Columbia. Mike Simonds, President and CEO of Unum, received the award along with Nicole Nappi, Unum’s Quality