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Hands-Only CPR for Women and Girls on the First Coast

The First Coast American Heart Association collaborated with the City of Jacksonville and the National Coalition of 100 Black Women’s Jacksonville Chapter to provide CPR education and demonstrations for girls and women. Jacksonville Fire and Rescue Department assisted with hands-on demonstrations to ensure proper technique for lifesaving compressions.
Improving access to nutritious foods in Naples, Florida

Families in Naples, Florida, now have greater access to fresh and frozen healthy food items thanks to a meaningful collaboration between the American Heart Association and St. Matthew’s House Food Pantry, which serves nearly 7,000 families each month across underserved communities in Collier and Hendry counties.
Connecting Riviera Beach residents with health resources

In Riviera Beach, Fla., a food desert, the American Heart Association is improving access to exercise classes and healthy food for residents. Through free, twice-a-month classes and a Food Farmacy program that delivers healthy meal kits to residents, we are working to combat risk factors of heart disease and stroke and improve community health.
Green Tea Berry Banana Smoothie
A small handful of ingredients makes a big splash in this smoothie. The smoothie looks deep purple but you can definitely taste the green tea thanks to the strong brew.
Local Florida School led the nation in Kids Heart Challenge for fourth consecutive year
North Broward Preparatory School in Coconut Creek, FL has secured the top spot as the No. 1 Kids Heart Challenge fundraising school nationwide for the fourth year in a row! Students prioritized whole-body wellness and raised more than $154,000 in lifesaving funds for the American Heart Association. These donations support lifesaving research, strengthen our communities, and help kids with special hearts. Thank you, North Broward Prep, for 31 years of dedication to health and wellness through Kids Heart Challenge, raising more than $1.1 million.
Saving Lives Starts Here.
Kemper Foundation: Donates CPR Education Resources to our friends in the City of Hialeah
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Marion County Heart Walk
Location: Ocala Citizens' Circle
Date: Saturday, September 20, 2025 - 08:00 AM
Register HereAlachua County Heart Walk
Location: Celebration Pointe
Date: Saturday, September 27, 2025 - 08:00 AM
Register HereVolusia-Flagler Heart Walk
Location: Daytona International Speedway
Date: Friday, October 3, 2025 - 04:30 PM
Register HerePolk County Heart Walk
Location: Joker Marchant Stadium
Date: Saturday, November 1, 2025 - 08:30 AM
Register HerePalm Beach County Heart Walk
Location: Meyer Amphitheater
Date: Saturday, November 8, 2025 - 07:30 AM
Learn MoreTampa Bay Heart Walk
Location: Raymond James Stadium
Date: Saturday, November 15, 2025 - 07:30 AM
RegisterNorthwest Florida Heart Walk
Location: Seville Square
Date: Saturday, November 15, 2025 - 08:00 AM
Register HereLee County Heart Walk
Location: FGCU - Library Lawn
Date: Saturday, November 15, 2025 - 08:00 AM
Learn MoreOrlando Heart Walk
Location: University of Central Florida-Memory Mall
Date: Saturday, December 6, 2025 - 07:30 AM
Learn MoreCollier County Heart Walk
Location: Baker Park, Naples
Date: Saturday, December 13, 2025 - 08:00 AM
Learn MoreOrlando Go Red for Women Luncheon
Location: Loew's Portofino Bay Hotel at Universal
Date: Friday, February 6, 2026 - 10:30 AM
Learn MoreTampa Bay Go Red for Women: An Evening in Red
Location: Tampa Museum of Art
Date: Wednesday, February 18, 2026 - 05:00 PM
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