Christine Wade UTMB Health, Director of Nursing and Assistant Chief Nursing Officer Emergency Services

2015 Open Your Heart Chair

Imagine a world without heart disease or stroke.  Many say this is unattainable, considering heart disease kills more people than the next four leading causes of death combined in the United States.  But this vision - for a world free of heart disease and stroke - drives the lifesaving mission of the American Heart Association each and every day.  During our Open Your Heart Program, you will have the opportunity to make a direct impact on the mission of the Association by making a personal gift.

Your generosity enables the American Heart Association to continue our work of funding groundbreaking research, developing guidelines to improve patient care and helping people lower their risk factors for heart disease and stroke. As long as heart disease continues to be the nation’s number one cause of death, the importance of our work will only grow. Please consider making a gift during our Open Your Heart Program.

Together, we can change lives and saves lives!
 

Cor Vitae:  The Heart of Life is American Heart Association’s premiere philanthropic group comprised of individuals who share a commitment to building healthier lives. Individuals who contribute $5,000 or more between January 1 and December 31 are recognized as Cor Vitae members. Cor Vitae provides a variety of unique opportunities for like-minded individuals to learn about the mission, core programs and impact their gifts make at the American Heart Association.

Recognition Levels:

Patron $5,000 –$9,999

• Access to member website CorVitae.heart.org
• Recognition in American Heart Association’s Annual Report
• One year subscription to Heart Insight magazine
• Signature Cor Vitae lapel pin
• Invitations to exclusive events and activities
• Personalized updates from Nancy Brown, CEO and other AHA leadership
• Access to VIP receptions at key events

Champion $10,000 –$24,999

• All of the benefits listed for the previous level
• Access to the Cor Vitae Connection Line (providing information and resources)
• Invitations to local, regional and national American Heart Association events

Silver $25,000 -$49,999

• All of the benefits listed for the previous level
• CPR Anytime training kit
• Private gatherings of Silver, Gold and Platinum members
• Private briefing from Association leadership on key strategic issues and accomplishments

Gold $50,000 -$99,999

• All of the benefits listed for the previous level
• Specialized access, information and updates tailored to your specific mission interests

Platinum $100,000+

• All of the benefits listed for the previous level

The American Heart Association is the nation’s oldest and largest voluntary organization dedicated to fighting cardiovascular diseases. The Association funds more cardiovascular research than any U.S. organization outside the government. Since 1949, we have invested more than $3.3 billion in the heart of our country. Each year, 22.5 million volunteers and donors work with us to create better lives by teaching, supporting and studying the needs of those at risk. But we cannot do it alone.

For additional information about supporting the American Heart Association and joining Cor Vitae, please visit http://corvitae.heart.org or contact Becky Yanez.