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X X I I 14 G I V I N G G U I D E 2 0 24 – 2 0 2 5 N O N P RO F I T P RO F I L E American Heart Association 2025 GOALS � Funding lifesaving, local research with past research funds granted to MaineHealth Institute for Research, Maine Medical Center, Jackson Laboratory in Bar Harbor, University of Maine-Orono and more. � 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. � 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. � Improving employee health through workplace wellness programs and Hands-Only CPR education. � Teaming up with Maine schools to combat childhood obesity though the Kids Heart Challenge. � Providing science-based treatment guidelines to health care professionals to improve patient care. FUNDRAISING EVENTS/ OPPORTUNITIES Go Red for Women® Purse-Onality – Sept. 25, 2024 - Kennebunkport e 8th 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 heart disease or stroke survivor, to learn more about women's heart and brain health. National Wear Red Day – Feb. 7, 2025 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, 2025 Chair: Kelly Elkins, COO, MaineHealth 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 18, 2025 Chair: Andrew Cook, Senior Vice President and Maine Market Leader, Mascoma Bank Join thousands of passionate people touc hed by hear t disease and stroke dur ing the Hear t Walk celebration. Help fund lifesaving research as we honor heart disease and stroke sur vivors in our community. Learn more about cardiovascular risk factors such as diabetes, inactivity, smoking and high blood pressure. GIVING OPPORTUNITIES � Sponsor the Heart Walk or a Go Red for Women® event, donate an auction item or participate on an event planning committee. � Join the "Circle of Red" or "Women of Impact" groups to help combat cardiovascular disease. � Give your employees time to participate in a free, online Hands-Only CPR demonstration. � Conduct a simple, one-day fundraising event on National Wear Red Day. VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES � 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. � Become an Association volunteer media expert. Heart disease and stroke Established: 1924 / Employees: 7 / Annual revenue: $1,211,488 (in thousands, nationally) TOP FUNDING SOURCES 26% CPR Training revenue 26% Contributions 22% Fundraising events 17% Other revenue and public support 9% Bequests CONTACT Brian Shankey, Executive Director, Northern New England Brian.Shankey@heart.org Heart.org/Maine @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 more than 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 AT A GLANCE Andrew Cook Kelly Elkins 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. � Join our Maine Board of Directors Brendan Prast, MD Board President Family and Preventive Medicine Physician, MaineHealth Dave Abel Board Chair President and General Manager: Channel 8 WMTW and WPXT-Maine's CW, Portland BOARD MEMBERS Sarah Belliveau, CPA BerryDunn Mindy Beyer MaineHealth Andrew Cook Mascoma Bank Kevan Deckelmann Dentons Law Firm Aline Iskandar, MD Northern Light Mercy Hospital David Landry Spectrum Healthcare Partners Sarah Lewis Maine Access Immigrant Network Thomas Lyons MaineHealth Alison Nason St. Joseph's College of Maine Joan Smith Baker Newman Noyes Bill Whitmore MaineHealth Steve Woods TideSmart Global & Promerica Health