2012 New York City Heart Ball
20 Champions of Heart & Stroke
Despite all the amazing advances in modern medicine, cardiovascular disease and stroke remain the #1 and #4 killers of all Americans.  On Tuesday June 19th, twenty of the American Heart Association’s bright and shinning stars will gather with over 800 leaders from the medical, business and political communities in New York City to celebrate life-saving advances by raising $2 million for heart disease and stroke research grants. 
The men and women that comprise the 20 Champions of Heart & Stroke are highly respected and renowned leaders in their respective fields.  The fervor and passion that is the driving force behind their professional success is the same that drives this group’s philanthropic commitment to excellence. This elite group of individuals was carefully selected through a rigorous vetting process that measured professional status, sphere of influence, and overall support of the organization and its life saving mission. Throughout their tenures as volunteers and board members, this distinguished group has – and tirelessly continues to – lead advocacy and education campaigns as well as raise critically-needed funds that directly result in scientific breakthroughs that have significantly impacted the trajectory of cardiovascular disease and stroke worldwide. 


A Message from Our CEO

Together we are changing the way the world thinks about health and life. We’re transforming attitudes and behaviors, so people everywhere can experience the best possible health–today and for the rest of their lives … from generation to generation. Through research, education and advocacy, we are making an extraordinary impact … changing and saving lives — reducing disease, disability and death. The work that we’re doing … that all of YOU are doing … is leading to real, lasting change.

While there is much work ahead, we are in this together — for the lives of those we love. Thank you again for your generous support and unwavering commitment to our mission. You are making an impact on your community, on our nation and on the world.

Warm regards,
Nancy Brown
Chief Executive Officer
American Heart Association