by Carolina Dream Chapman

Created on: April 07, 2007   Last Updated: May 15, 2007

The American Heart Association was founded in 1942 by a group of six cardiologists. The organization promotes awareness and funds research in order to fight against disability and death caused by cardiovascular disease and stroke.

If you log onto the American Heart Association website you will find many resources that will help you keep your heart healthy in order to decrease your chances of cardiovascular disease and stroke.

One of the ways you can help save lives is to become an advocate for the American Heart Association. In order to become an advocate you will have to be willing to speak on behalf of AHA to public officials whenever you have the opportunity. If you want to become an advocate you can do so by going to the AHA website and click on "Advocacy your the cure" you will be able to read the information and then sign up. When you sign up they will send you an information packet with everything you need to get started.

There are also many ways you can give to the AHA. This can be done by making a donation on-line, joining the Start! Heart Walk. If you are truly interested in the American Heart Association and desire to help make a difference not only in your own life but also in the lives of others you really should check out the AHA website. I have to say I am very impressed with all they are doing and the resources they have to offer.

And remember you can continue helping even after your time on this earth is done by simply filling out a donor card.

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