Issue link: https://nebusinessmedia.uberflip.com/i/1411913
V O L . X X V I I N O. X X I 14 G I V I N G G U I D E 2 0 21– 2 0 2 2 N O N P RO F I T P RO F I L E BOARD MEMBERS Dave Abel President & General Manager, Channel 8 WMTW & WPXT-Maine's CW, Portland Sarah Belliveau, CPA CEO, BerryDunn Geoff Bruno, Eastern States Regional Board Member Superintendent of Schools, Scarborough, Maine Kristine Chaisson, BSN, MS, RN, CCRN Vice President of Nursing & Patient Care, Central Maine Healthcare Andrew Cook SVP Regional Market Leader, Portland, Skowhegan Savings Bank Catherine Desrochers Large Group Account Manager, Acadia Benefits Nicole Hardy Regional & Recruiting Manager, Sea Bags Nadi Nina Kaonga, M.D. Resident Physician, Obstetrics & Gynecology, Maine Medical Center Liz McGlinn, CPA, Director of Finance Planning & Analysis Anti-Defamation League Sarah Pasquine, MPH Physician Assistant Master's Student, University of New England Melanie Tinto Chief Human Resources Officer, WEX American Heart Association Brian Shankey, Executive Director, Northern New England Erin Austin, Chair, Maine Board: COO, Smart City Infrastructure Fund Dr. Brandei Wingard MD, President, Maine Board: Cardiologist, Northern Light Mercy Hospital Established: 1924 / Employees: 6 / Annual revenue: $795,254 (in thousands, nationally) TOP FUNDING SOURCES 31% Fundraising Events 27% Contributions 21% CPR Training Revenue 11% Other Revenue 10% Bequests CONTACT (207) 289-2382 Heart.org/Maine @AHAMaine AWARDS/ACCOLADES In 2019, the American Heart Association was ranked No. 6 in The DiversityInc.'s Top 50 Companies for Diversity. MISSION STATEMENT The Association's mission is to be a relentless force for a world of longer, healthier lives. The nation's leader in CPR education training, the Association teams with volunteers and community partners to fund innovative research, fight for stronger public health policies, and provide lifesaving information to prevent and treat cardiovascular diseases and stroke. SERVICE LOCATIONS State of Maine AT A GLANCE f Funding lifesaving, local research with $1.1 million in research grants to Maine Medical Center Research Institute in Portland, Jackson Laboratory in Bar Harbor, and University of Maine-Orono. f Inspiring women to take charge of their heart health through the Maine Goes Red statewide awareness cam- paign, sponsored by Harvard Pilgrim Health Care. f Providing STEM Goes Red expe- riences for female high schoolers to explore STEM careers — possibly in cardiovascular health — as women are underrepresented in those careers. f Improving employee health through workplace wellness programs and Hands-Only CPR education. f Teaming up with Maine schools to combat childhood obesity though the Kids Heart Challenge. f Providing science-based treatment guidelines to healthcare profession- als to improve patient care. FUNDRAISING EVENTS/ OPPORTUNITIES Go Red for Women® Purse-Onality — September 28, 2021 e 5 th annual fundraising event will feature a silent auction of themed purses filled with items reflecting donors' personalities such as work, hobbies or family interests. Hear from special guest speakers to learn more about women's heart health. National Wear Red Day — February 4, 2022 A simple, one-day fundraiser to increase awareness of heart disease in women while raising funds for research and education. e Association office pro- vides all materials for your office. Maine Go Red for Women® Luncheon — March 23, 2022 Chair: Joan Smith, Principal, Baker Newman Noyes Learn more about the leading cause of death in women – cardiovascular disease – and how you can save more lives. The event will feature inspirational guest speak- ers, health experts, a silent auction, and the presentation of two Crystal Heart awards. Southern Maine Heart Walk (Digital Experience) — May 15, 2022 Chair: Steve deCastro, President & CEO, Gorham Savings Bank Joins thousands of passionate people touched by heart disease and stroke dur- ing the Heart Walk celebration. Help fund lifesaving research as we honor heart disease and stroke survivors in our com- munity. Learn more about cardiovascular risk factors such as diabetes, inactivity, smoking and high blood pressure. GIVING OPPORTUNITIES f Sponsor the Heart Walk or a Go Red for Women® event, donate an auc- tion item, or participate on an event planning committee. f Join the "Circle of Red" or "Men Go Red" group to help combat cardio- vascular disease. f Give your employees time to partici- pate in a free, online Hands-Only CPR demonstration. f Conduct a simple, one-day fundrais- ing event on National Wear Red Day VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES f Be a "You're the Cure" Advocate to help educate our legislators on our public policy efforts regarding obesity prevention, heart disease and stroke prevention funding, tobacco control, and healthcare reform initia- tives. FMI: www.yourethecure.org. f Become an Association volunteer media expert. Heart disease and stroke sur- vivors are vital to help educate others about the warning signs and symptoms. Health professionals can give a clinical perspective to the Association's work regarding nutrition, fitness, cholesterol and blood pressure management, tobacco use cessation, and other ways to lower risk. Media training is provided. f Join our Maine Board of Directors Joan Smith Steve deCastro 2022 GOALS f Fighting COVID-19 and cardiovas- cular disease together by: Funding research specifically on COVID-19's cardiovascular implications. Sharing research via scientific jour- nals for clinicians and on www. Heart.org. Providing clinicians free job aids for oxygenation and ventilation of COVID-19 patients. Creating a COVID-19 data reg- istry for hospitals to better man- age patients. Establishing interim guidance and resources for CPR trainings during the pandemic.