You may or may not know that February is National Heart Month--not just because it is Valentine's month but because it is a month of awareness for all Americans that cardiovascular disease and stroke are the #1 and #3 killers of Americans. Every minute some one's spouse, parent, sibling or child dies from a heart related episode. You can be a part of reducing these risks and joining me in saving lives. The effort of developing life saving treatments relies on donor dollars for research. The association's impact goal is to reduce coronary heart disease, stroke and risk by 25 percent by 2010.
Progress toward the goal will be measured according to these indicators:
- Reduce the death rate from coronary heart disease and stroke by 25 percent.
- Reduce the prevalence of smoking, high blood cholesterol and physical inactivity by 25 percent.
- Reduce the rate of uncontrolled high blood pressure by 25 percent.
- Eliminate the growth of obesity and diabetes.
We are making good progress in this effort but need your help. Heart disease and stroke are not influenced by the upturns or downturns of the economy. In fact in downturns, the incidences tend to increase. We rely on your generosity to sustain our efforts and progress.
Tonight I will attend the Lancaster Heart Ball. It is one of our most productive events for raising dollars to serve the cause. As most of you know I have regional (PA, OH, WV, KY, DE) responsibility for The American Heart Association and The American Stroke Association. I do this not solely because it is my job but because this is a cause I truly believe saves lives. I want to be a part of it. I hope you will search your heart and join me in contributing to the national effort through sharing your time, your gifts and your talents. If I have touched your heart enough to know more, please email me for more details or click on the heart logo link above for more information.
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