John W. Danforth Executives lead year-round campaign to improve health in Rochester

Ken Burns and T.R. Casamento named 2026 Rochester American Heart Association Heart Ball Co-Chairs For more than 100 years, the American Heart Association has committed to advancing health and hope for everyone, everywhere. Through Heart of Rochester’s Heart Ball campaign, Ken Burns, vice president of operations, Central New York, at John W. Danforth Company, and … Read more

Saving lives through CPR education in the City of Rochester

A group pf people in a gym stand with CPR in Schools Training Kits

With nearly 3 out of 4 cardiac arrests outside of the hospital occurring in homes, knowing how to perform CPR is critically important[1]. CPR, especially if performed immediately, could double or triple a cardiac arrest victim’s chance of survival[2]. That is why the American Heart Association, a relentless force changing the future of health for … Read more