Second Century Campaign
As we celebrate our 100th birthday on Founders Day, June 10th, 2024, we have reached our Second Century Campaign goal of raising $500 million. And we鈥檙e just getting started. Over our 100-year history, we鈥檝e saved and improved countless lives. Join us in our second century to advance health and hope for everyone, everywhere.
We Celebrate Founders Day 2024
For 100 years, the 蜜芽传媒 has saved and improved lives, pioneered scientific discovery and advocated for healthy public policies in communities across the country. Join us in our next 100 years to advance health and hope for everyone, everywhere.
100 Years of Impressive Progress
From our first century of impact, CEO Nancy Brown and many AHA leaders talk to us about what they see as the most impressive achievements of the AHA.
Forging Ahead: Our Second Century
Current and past Presidents and Chairpersons of the Board share what they envision for our second century of ensuring health and hope for everyone, everywhere.
Bold Hearts. Bold Stories.
One of AHA’s employees, Leigh Pechillo, shares her story of how the Science of the AHA saved her life through CPR.
Our Lifesaving History
Founded in 1924 by six cardiologists, our organization is grounded in the belief that scientific research leads the way to better treatment, prevention and – ultimately – a cure for these leading causes of death and disability. We’re proud to be the leading nonprofit funding cardiovascular and cerebrovascular disease research. Bold investments have led to significant medical advancements including the first artificial heart valve, implantable pacemakers, cholesterol-lowering medications and techniques for CPR.