Nearly 400 people rocked their red and celebrated the strength of women in the fight against heart disease on Thursday. The Syracuse Go Red for Women Luncheon encouraged attendees to “Reclaim Your Rhythm” and be a relentless force for longer, healthier lives. The Go Red for Women® Luncheon, held at the Oncenter Convention Center, is
A charity golf tournament turned into an experience like no other for a foursome from Nascentia Health. They saved a man’s life with cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR). Suezette Van Horn, Maria Giannino, Beth Lord, and Patrick Forget were playing golf at Rogues Roost Golf Club in Bridgeport to raise money for The Kara Fund, a nonprofit
Where someone lives should not dictate how long they live. Two Rochester leaders are joining the American Heart Association’s Leaders of Impact campaign in an effort to combat health inequities in the Rochester area. Studies show[1] a nine-year life expectancy gap in zip codes across Rochester. According to the American Heart Association, a global force
The American Heart Association has named Kathy Breno, Marketing Director at Matthew’s Auto Group, as chairwoman of the 2023 Southern Tier Heart Walk. In this role, Breno is charged with a $300,000 fundraising goal to support the lifesaving work of the American Heart Association. The Southern Tier Heart Walk is the signature event of the
6-year-old Gabe Greenberg was the Heart Hero of the 2022 Capital Region Heart Walk and Run. Born with Tetralogy of Fallot with pulmonary atresia, and Major Aortopulmonary Collateral Arteries (MAPCAS), Gabe has had two open-heart surgeries. He regularly makes videos explaining medical conditions. 12-year-old Emma Duncan was born with aortic stenosis, mitral stenosis and mitral
The American Heart Association’s school-based youth programs, Kids Heart Challenge™ and American Heart Challenge™, awarded $1,189 to Franklinville Elementary School in Franklinville for physical activity equipment. The annual grant program supports schools by funding resources to extend school wellness programs. The grant will allow Franklinville Elementary to start a recess closet with equipment for students
The American Heart Association has named Ronald Belle, president and CEO of AmeriCU Credit Union, as chairman of the 2023 Syracuse Heart Challenge. In this role, Belle is charged with a $500,000 fundraising goal to support the lifesaving work of the American Heart Association. The American Heart Association’s Heart Challenge® is a suite of activities
Five local leaders are joining the American Heart Association’s mission to be a relentless force for a world of longer, healthier lives. These volunteers started their term on the 2022-2023 fiscal year advisory board this month. New board members include: Nakeia Chambers, MS Ed – Nakeia Chambers is the director of Multicultural, Disability, and Veteran’s
Two Rochester families have special days of fun coming up, thanks to the American Heart Association and generous donors. The American Heart Association donated packages to families of two children with congenital heart defects at Golisano Children’s Hospital on Wednesday. The Summer of Fun Vermont Teddy Bear packages included a Love Your Heart Bear, which
The American Heart Association is helping to train the next generation of lifesavers. Thanks to support from Visions Federal Credit Union and Matthews Auto Group, the organization delivered CPR in Schools kits to three local schools earlier this month. Each year, more than 350,000 out-of-hospital cardiac arrests (OHCA) [1] occur in the United States and