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V O L . X X X I I N O. X X I I 14 G I V I N G G U I D E 2 0 2 6 – 2 0 2 7 N O N P RO F I T P RO F I L E 2027 GOALS f Invest in lifesaving research at leading Maine institutions to drive breakthroughs in cardiovascular health. f Empower women to prioritize their heart health through the statewide Maine Go Red for Women® movement. f Expand community education through the monthly Heart Health 8 series on Channel 8 WMTW. f Support healthier workplaces through wellness initiatives and Hands-Only CPR knowledge. f Inspire the next generation through school-based Kids Heart Challenge program. f Advance quality care by providing healthcare professionals with the latest evidence-based treatment guidelines. FUNDRAISING EVENTS/OPPORTUNITIES National Wear Red Day – Feb. 5, 2027: A simple, one-day fun- draiser to increase awareness of heart disease in women while raising funds for research and education. The Association pro- vides all materials for your office. Maine Go Red for Women® Luncheon – March 2027 Chair: Marie Vinneau, President, Northern Light Mercy Hospital Learn more about the leading cause of death in women – car- diovascular disease – and how you can save more lives. The event will feature inspirational guest speakers, health experts, a silent auction, and the presentation of the Crystal Heart award. Maine Heart Walk – May 16, 2027 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. Go Red for Women® Purse-Onality – 2027 (date TBD) The 11th annual fundraising event will feature a silent auction of themed purses filled with items reflecting donors' personal- ities such as work, hobbies or family interests. Hear from spe- cial guest speakers, including local medical experts and heart disease survivors, to learn more about women's heart health. GIVING OPPORTUNITIES f Sponsor the Heart Walk or Go Red for Women® events. f Donate auction items or serve on an event planning committee. f Join Circle of Red or Woman of Impact. f Start a Heart Walk team at your workplace or in your community. f Offer employees a Hands-Only CPR learning opportunity. f Host a fundraiser on National Wear Red Day. VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES f Join Heart Powered and advocate for policies that support longer, healthier lives. Learn more at HeartPowered.org. f Nominate yourself or a community leader to be a Woman of Impact. f Serve as a volunteer media spokesperson. Survivors and health professionals are encouraged to participate; media training is provided. f Join the Maine Board of Directors. American Heart Association AT A GLANCE Established: 1924 Employees: 7 Annual revenue: $1,362,491 (nationally, in thousands) Lindsay Colle, Executive Director, Northern New England Lindsay.Colle@heart.org Heart.org/Maine @AHAMaine AWARDS/ACCOLADES: The American Heart Association was named one of Forbes' America's Dream Employers for 2026. The list highlights top workplaces based on surveys of U.S. college students and employees. MISSION STATEMENT: The Association's mission is to be a relentless force for a world of longer, healthier lives. Since the Association's founding in 1924, deaths from cardiovascular disease have been cut in half. And yet, there are still so many lives to be saved. By driving breakthroughs in science, policy and care, together, we can continue to advance health and transform lives every day. SERVICE LOCATIONS: State of Maine. TOP FUNDING SOURCES: 28% Contributions 27% CPR Training revenue 20% Fundraising events 18% Other revenue and public support 7% Bequests and split interests LEADERSHIP Lindsay Colle Executive Director, Northern New England BOARD OFFICERS Aline Iskandar, MD, Board President Joan Smith, Board Chair BOARD MEMBERS Dave Abel Mindy Beyer Kevan Deckelmann Ashley Deeb Nicole Hardy Lindsay Harris Eric Jermyn Sarah Lewis Kaila McCracken Thomas Miller, DO Alison Nason Smita Sonti, MD Bill Whitmore P H O T O / C O U R T E S Y O F A M E R I C A N H E A R T A S S O C I AT I O N Marie Vinneau Maine's 2026 Woman of Impact Nominees Aline Iskandar, MD Joan Smith Maine's 2026 Heart Walk P H O T O / C O U R T E S Y O F A M E R I C A N H E A R T A S S O C I AT I O N