Our Impact

Over our 100-year history, the American Heart Association has been fighting heart disease and stroke and helping families and communities thrive. Explore the map below to see how your support has made a difference in our nation and in the places you and your loved ones call home.
13.6%
Reduction in Deaths From Stroke since February 2018
$6 
Invested in Research Funding since 1949
15.1%
Reduction in Deaths From Heart Disease since February 2018
12
People Reached by Nutrition Improvements in 44 Communities
19
Patients Benefiting From a Quality Care Initiative for High Blood Pressure
22
People Trained in CPR Each Year

Featured Impact Stories

  • Faces of Heart: Stephanie Austin's story

  • Wakisha Stewart - Postpartum Heart Attack Survivor

  • Together, we are saving lives

  • Jayme Kelly - Stroke Survivor

  • Megan Hilt - Heart Transplant Survivor