Our Impact

For nearly 100 years, the American Heart Association has been fighting heart disease and stroke and helping families and communities thrive. Explore the map below to see how your support has made a difference in our nation and in the places you and your loved ones call home.

13.6%

Reduction in Deaths From Stroke
Since February 2018

$4.8

Invested in Research Funding Since 1949
More than any nonprofit organization except the federal government

15.1%

Reduction in Deaths From Heart Disease
Since February 2018

12

People Reached by Nutrition Improvements in 44 Communities

19

Patients Benefiting From a Quality Care Initiative for High Blood Pressure

22

People Trained in CPR Each Year

Featured Impact Stories

  • Jenylyn Carpio - Sudden Cardiac Arrest Survivor

  • Andrea Engfer - Postpartum Stroke Survivor

  • Wakisha Stewart - Postpartum Heart Attack Survivor

  • Jayme Kelly - Stroke Survivor

  • Megan Hilt - Heart Transplant Survivor