2022 Goals
- Fighting COVID-19 and cardiovascular disease together by:
- Funding research specifically on COVID-19’s cardiovascular implications.
- Sharing research via scientific journals for clinicians and on www.Heart.org.
- Providing clinicians free job aids for oxygenation and ventilation of COVID-19 patients.
- Creating a COVID-19 data registry for hospitals to better manage patients.
- Establishing interim guidance and resources for CPR trainings during the pandemic.
- Funding lifesaving, local research with $1.1 million in research grants to Maine Medical Center Research Institute in Portland, Jackson Laboratory in Bar Harbor, and University of Maine-Orono.
- Inspiring women to take charge of their heart health through the Maine Goes Red statewide awareness campaign, sponsored by Harvard Pilgrim Health Care.
- Providing STEM Goes Red experiences for female high schoolers to explore STEM careers — possibly in cardiovascular health — as women are underrepresented in those careers.
- 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 healthcare professionals to improve patient care.
Fundraising Events / Opportunities
Go Red for Women® Purse-Onality — September 28, 2021
The 5th 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 to learn more about women’s heart health.
National Wear Red Day — February 4, 2022
A simple, one-day fundraiser to increase awareness of heart disease in women while raising funds for research and education. The Association office provides all materials for your office.
Maine Go Red for Women® Luncheon — March 23, 2022
Chair: Joan Smith, Principal, Baker Newman Noyes
Learn more about the leading cause of death in women – cardiovascular disease – and how you can save more lives. The event will feature inspirational guest speakers, health experts, a silent auction, and the presentation of two Crystal Heart awards.
Southern Maine Heart Walk (Digital Experience) — May 15, 2022
Chair: Steve deCastro, President & CEO, Gorham Savings Bank
Joins 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
- 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 “Men Go Red” group 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 healthcare reform initiatives. FMI: www.yourethecure.org.
- Become an Association volunteer 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.
- Join our Maine Board of Directors
