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Parents Protecting Young Hearts

Heart for Athletes is a proud member of Parent Heart Watch. Together we are protecting youth from Sudden Cardiac Arrest (SCA). Collectively, we have screened nearly half a million youth in 24 states. Fact: 1 in 300 youth have an undetected heart condition that puts...

ITU Requiring ECG for Junior Athletes

The International Triathlon Union is changing their rules to require heart screenings for all junior athletes starting in January 2017. Heart for Athletes is proud to be partnering directly with the Southeast Region Junior Triathlon Team and will be providing the team...

I never forgot his face

Sam’s second sudden cardiac arrest happened 18 months ago this month.  Many of you who have shared this journey with us, or  have followed Sam’s story recognize what an emotional rollercoaster our family has endured. Now imagine that you are one of the EMT/firemen who...

Deadline for Ribs for Hearts Fundraiser

We are in the final stretch now... the deadline to order you slab of pork spareribs is Wednesday, February 18th at noon. Fox 10 highlighted our fundraiser Monday on their Studio Ten show. To go to their website and see the highlights, click here. Our goal was to sell...

Ribs for Hearts on Fox 10 WALA

Lenise Ligon will mention the Heart for Athletes fundraiser on the 9pm newscast tonight on the Fox 10 WALA news. Our first day of advertising for the event as been a huge success! Please help continue to spread the word about the event. There are three ways to support...