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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 David Landry CEO, Spectrum Healthcare Partners Sarah Lewis Program Director, Maine Access Immigrant Network Thomas Lyon Vice President, Maine Medical Center Joan Smith Principal, Baker Newman Noyes Melanie Tinto Chief Human Resources Officer, WEX Bill Whitmore Vice President, Business Transformation, MaineHealth American Heart Association 2024 GOALS f Funding lifesaving, local research with past research funds granted to Maine Medical Center Research Institute in Portland, Jackson Laboratory in Bar Harbor, University of Maine-Orono and others who apply and research was deemed meritorious. f Inspiring women to take charge of their heart health through the Maine Goes Red statewide awareness campaign, which includes an annual Survivor Search to cultivate female spokeswomen for the campaign. f Working with Channel 8 WMTW on a monthly "Heart Health 8" series on the 8th of each month featuring local heart disease and stroke survivors, medical experts and wellness professionals to help educate and inspire viewers to live a heart-healthy lifestyle. 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 health care professionals to improve patient care. FUNDRAISING EVENTS/ OPPORTUNITIES Go Red for Women® Purse-Onality – Sept. 28, 2023 – Kennebunkport e seventh 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, including a local cardiologist and a stroke survivor, to learn more about women's heart and brain health. National Wear Red Day – Feb. 2, 2024 A simple, one-day fundraiser to increase awareness of heart disease in women while raising funds for research and education. e Association provides all materials for your office. Maine Go Red for Women® Luncheon – March 27, 2024 C h a i r : M e l a n i e Tinto, Chief Human Resources Officer, WEX Learn more about the leading cause of death in women – cardiovascular disease – and how you can save more lives. e event will feature inspirational guest speakers, health experts, a silent auction, and the presentation of two Crystal Heart awards. Maine Heart Walk – May 19, 2024 C h a i r : C h a r l i e errien, Senior Vice President of Northern Light Health and President of Northern Light Mercy Hospital Join thousands of passionate people touched by heart disease and stroke during the Heart Walk celebration. Help fund lifesaving research as we honor heart disease and stroke survivors in our community. 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 auction item or participate on an event planning committee. f Join the "Circle of Red" group to help combat cardiovascular disease. f Give your employees time to participate in a free, online Hands-Only CPR demonstration. f Conduct a simple, one-day fundraising 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 health care reform initiatives. FMI: www.yourethecure.org. f Become an Association volunteer Established: 1924 / Employees: 7 / Annual revenue: $880,649 (in thousands, nationally) TOP FUNDING SOURCES 30% Contributions 30% CPR Training revenue 29% Fundraising events 11% Bequests CONTACT Brian Shankey, Executive Director, Northern New England Brian.Shankey@heart.org Heart.org/Maine @AHAMaine @AHAMaine @AHAMaine AWARDS/ACCOLADES In 2023, Forbes ranked the Association as one of American's best midsize employers and DiversityInc ranked the Association as a Top Company for Board of Directors. MISSION STATEMENT The Association's mission is to be a relentless force for a world of longer, healthier lives. For nearly 100 years, we've been fighting heart disease and stroke, striving to save and improve 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 Brian Shankey Executive Director, Northern New England BOARD OFFICERS 37% Fundraising Events 21% Contributions 18% CPR Training Revenue 14% Other Revenue 10% Bequests AT A GLANCE Charlie Therrien Melanie Tinto media expert. Heart disease and stroke survivors 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. Brendan Prast, MD Board President Family Practice Physician, MaineHealth Leadership in Preventive Medicine Fellow Andrew Cook Board Chair Senior Vice President & Maine Market Leader, Mascoma Bank V O L . X X I X N O. X X I I G I V I N G G U I D E 2 0 2 3 – 2 0 2 4 16