Youth Heart Ambassador – Eastern States Blog

Seven-year-old Kayleigh Williams has the heart of a fighter

July 14, 2025 by hannahross

Stafford County, VA seven-year-old Kayleigh Williams has a resilient heart: one that’s survived complications, surgeries, diseases and other big challenges with a fighting spirit. Before she was born, her mother, Carine, learned at her 20-week ultrasound that Kayleigh had hypoplastic right heart syndrome. At the time, the family was based in Jacksonville, NC, where Kayleigh’s … Read more

Nine-year-old survivor, Brady Petrauskas appointed to youth leadership role

September 4, 2024August 22, 2024 by hannahross

American Heart Association youth volunteers inspire healthy living in local communities nationwide The American Heart Association, celebrating 100 years of lifesaving service in 2024, has selected a fourth grader at Victory Elementary to serve as a volunteer national Youth Heart Ambassador for the 2024-2025 school year. 9-year-old Brady Petrauskas of Bristow, VA will work closely … Read more