American Heart Association - Greater Washington Region

12/11/2025

Volunteers are the heartbeat of the American Heart Association! This holiday season, we’re celebrating the millions of passionate changemakers who give their time, energy, and heart to support our mission. You inspire us every day.

12/10/2025

♥️ Four generations of women’s stories converge around heart health 💛

Stacy Yentz has seen the devastating effects of heart disease from across generations in her family. Last year, Stacy tragically lost her mother to unexpected heart events.

Shortly after, Stacy's 22-year-old daughter, Hailey suffered a cardiac arrest. Thanks to quick action, Hailey survived.

In the aftermath, Stacy, Hailey and the Yentz family are on a mission to spread awareness about heart health and safety.

📝 Here is their story.

Four generations of women’s stories converge around heart health December 8, 2025 by hannahross This year, when Stacy Yentz of Peraton joined her team for the Heart Walk, the mission behind the event was more personal to her than she could have ever imagined. Last November, Stacy’s mother, Gerri...

12/09/2025

🐕🐩🐶 Let’s hear it for the furry superstars who helped us close out the in style! We know pets are good for your heart – and they helped bring all the heart to the Heart Walk stage. Here are some of the highlights from the pet parade.

12/08/2025

❤️👏A heartfelt THANK YOU to the entire team at Sheehy Auto Stores for their ongoing commitment to our lifesaving mission in the Greater Washington Region!

👟The Sheehy team educated their community of staff and customers about CPR and wellness throughout the year, including through their support of National Walking Day, the and more! Together we’re advancing research and innovation, building healthier workplaces, investing in community-led solutions and empowering individuals to live longer and healthier lives.

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12/05/2025

👐 This holiday season, take a moment to learn a critical skill that could save the life of someone in your community! With just two steps, hands-only CPR can be the difference between life and death for someone experiencing cardiac arrest.

♥️ Thank you to local sponsor Reston Hospital Center for sponsoring 250 CPR training kits and hands-only CPR demonstrations for community organizations across the Greater Washington Region.

12/04/2025

Thank you to the superintendents from across the region serving on our Eastern States Superintendent Council! Now in its second year, the Council works to improve the health and well-being of students, families and educators through the Kids Heart Challenge & American Heart Challenge.

Among the superintendents are Greater Washington Region leaders, Dr. LaTanya D. McDade, superintendent of Prince William County Public Schools and Dr. Aaron Spence, superintendent of Loudoun County Public Schools in Virginia.

12/03/2025

Medical research saves lives, but right now, it’s at risk of being cut.

Join us TODAY as advocates nationwide urge Congress to increase NIH funding that fuels lifesaving cardiovascular research, and more.

12/02/2025

Our 6X match launches today — but only until midnight!

That means $100 = $600 to end the fight against heart disease and stroke.

Your tax-deductible gift today powers lifesaving research, CPR training, and heart health programs that help families spend more time together.

And when you give $125 or more, you’ll receive our limited-edition metal heart ornament (while supplies last).

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12/01/2025

🎟️👠Tickets are going fast for the 78th annual Affair of the Heart luncheon, auction and fashion show – get yours today! Join the Women's Board An Affair of the Heart (American Heart Association) and special guest Joan Vassos on February 20 for a not-to-miss fashion show of the Bloomingdale's Chevy Chase spring collection at the Marriott Marquis Washington, DC.

♥️🤍 We’re celebrating 78 years of ’s legacy of fundraising for advancements in research and medicine for heart health.

💌 We hope you’ll join us.

11/28/2025

Thank you for moving with us and helping make the a success! We want to give a special shoutout to our companies, teams and individuals who raised the most money and logged the most movement minutes to make strides for science, research, CPR learning and more critical advancements in heart health!

Thank you to Sheehy Auto Stores for sponsoring the challenge.

11/26/2025

🥘🍲🍗Is it true that eating a big meal can lead to a heart attack? Here’s what the science says.

🩺🗞️Our Board President Dr. Ameya Kulkarni of Mid-Atlantic Permanente Medical Group talked to Lindsey Bever at the Washington Post to answer this timely question.

♥️🥗 Here's how you can keep your Thanksgiving feast both fun and mindful.

Eating a large meal high in saturated fats, calories and processed carbohydrates may increase the risk for certain health events such as a possible heart attack.

11/25/2025

Heartfelt workforce leadership makes the possible! Thank you to our sponsors for supporting the Greater Washington Region Heart Walk with impactful donations to advance lifesaving research and science, and for bringing the fun and learning with activations like the photobooth, kids zone, games, giveaways and more.