The Counsel for a Cause campaign unites leaders from the legal and financial industries in New York City to drive equitable health impact in our community.
The Campaign culminates in a 300-person cocktail reception each May, where top professionals gather to celebrate their impact, network, and strengthen connections—all while raising critical funds to fuel scientific discovery, remove barriers to care, and ensure every New Yorker has an equal opportunity to live a healthy life.
Event Date: May 6, 2026
For additional information about Counsel for a Cause, please contact Sydney Hoffman at sydney.hoffman@heart.org.
The American Heart Association believes everyone deserves the opportunity for a longer healthier life.
Building on over 100 years of leadership, the Association has a bold vision for the future.
By 2028, the American Heart Association will drive breakthroughs in science, policy, and care that translate into healthier individuals and communities—and ensure the greatest discoveries in health reach people where they are.
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Multilingual efforts increasing access to life-saving skills across New York City
American Heart Association expands CPR access with community outreach and culturally relevant training The American Heart Association has continued to cultivate relationships with community-based organizations to empower every corner of our community in becoming a vital link in the chain of survival and provide CPR when it matters most. Most recently, the Association hosted their … Read more
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Elevating blood pressure care in New York City’s most vulnerable communities
A collaboration between the American Heart Association and Damian Family Health Centers is advancing access and consistency in blood pressure management. High blood pressure is the leading risk factor for stroke and a number of heart conditions such as coronary artery disease, heart failure and atrial fibrillation (AFib), and affects nearly half (46.7%) of all adults in the United States. It is … Read more
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Breaking language barriers to build a city of lifesavers
NEW YORK, NY, October 29, 2025 — Nine out of ten people who suffer cardiac arrest outside of a hospital die — often because bystanders don’t know what to do or are afraid to help. New York City is home to over 800 languages — yet when cardiac arrest strikes, language barriers can be deadly. On October 23 and 24, the American Heart Association in New York City … Read more
2025 Counsel for a Cause Celebration Gallery
