Before the puck dropped at TD Garden, Dr. Jennifer Cluett, board president of the American Heart Association in Boston, joined NESN to share a lifesaving message highlighting CPR education, hypertension control, community partnerships and advocacy efforts across the state.
Lisa Abbott, executive vice president and chief human resources officer at Boston Children’s Hospital, has been named chair of the 2026 Boston Heart Walk, leading a year-round effort to raise lifesaving funds and expand CPR education across Greater Boston. A longtime American Heart Association volunteer and board leader, Abbott brings both professional leadership and a personal connection to the mission as she works to build a stronger community of lifesavers.
The American Heart Association has announced its 2025–2026 Central Massachusetts Board of Directors — local leaders guiding lifesaving research, education and community health initiatives to advance heart and brain health for every family in the region.
Alissa Smith, a Boston stroke survivor, is raising awareness and support through the Boston Heart Walk and the American Heart Association.