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04/30/2026
Last week, we were thrilled to gather at Keeneland for our Keeneland Goes Red event ❤️🐎
Thank you to our Go Red for Women sponsors, CHI St. Joseph Health and Schiffman’s Jewelers, for championing the Go Red for Women movement and helping advance heart health for women in our community. We’re also deeply grateful to our Cor Vitae members, board of directors, and dedicated volunteers for their continued support.
A special welcome to our newest Cor Vitae members, and to Madyson Smith, our 2026 Circle of Red Chair—we’re so glad you’re part of our heart‑healthy mission!
We’re off to the races toward another impactful year. 🐎❤️
04/30/2026
We had an incredible time celebrating our inspiring Kentuckiana Woman of Impact and Teen of Impact winners last week! A heartfelt thank you to Hannah Rose and Ethan for the dedication, passion, and heart they poured into their campaigns over the past nine weeks. Your efforts are making a meaningful impact across Kentuckiana.❤️
04/29/2026
9 in 10 people who suffer cardiac arrest outside of the hospital die, and more than half don’t receive bystander CPR. CPR — especially if performed immediately — can double or triple a person’s chance of survival. To help improve cardiac arrest outcomes in Central Kentucky, Billie Dollins, EVP Regional President at Community Trust Bank, is the 2026 Central Kentucky Heart Walk chair, who is leading a year-round effort to rally companies and community members to raise critical funds and expand CPR education.
Through fundraising, community education and corporate engagement, Heart Walk aims to make CPR education and training more accessible, fund vital research and drive equitable health for all. Under Dollins’s leadership, top executives in Central Kentucky are working to recruit other organizations to join the local Heart Walk campaign and help build a community of lifesavers.
The Central Kentucky Heart Walk takes place on Saturday, May 9th at Keeneland. To learn more or to register your team visit http://spr.ly/6183BB3zFz
04/28/2026
Racing Louisville FC, with the National Women’s Soccer League, recently took part in Hands‑Only CPR and AED education led by the Kentuckiana American Heart Association. This league‑wide effort helps ensure all 16 NWSL teams are prepared with the knowledge and confidence to respond in a cardiac emergency and help save lives when it matters most.
04/27/2026
Help us wish Jordan Yates a very happy birthday! 🎂 She is THE PERSON that helps the Central Kentucky team get stuff done! As Development Coordinator, she keeps us all on track and everything running. We are so incredibly grateful for her steady, calm presence that guides us to do our best work. Thank you, Jordan and we hope you have the best day! ❤️🎉
04/27/2026
We did it! We set a Guinness Book World Record!
04/25/2026
Our volunteers are the heartbeat of the American Heart Association. We are proud to recognize the millions of individuals who generously give their time and energy to support our mission.
Meet Megan. She and her wife Sherry, were the Co-chairs for the 2025 Central Kentucky Go Red for Women Experience. Megan's positive energy and bright spirit raised funds and educated many for the health and well-being for women across Kentucky.
Megan volunteers because...
"Volunteering for the American Heart Association — especially the Go Red for Women movement — is truly an honor. The AHA provides critical resources to help women and families lead healthier lives, and their reach into underserved and rural communities makes that impact even more meaningful. Their commitment to advancing research in women's heart and stroke health is life-saving work, and we are proud to play even a small part in supporting that mission."
04/24/2026
A glimpse inside our 2026 Hard Hats with Heart event!👷🚧
We spent the evening exploring the health of the construction industry, sharing practical ways to maintain a healthy lifestyle in a demanding career, hearing thoughtful insights from expert panelists, and closing out the night by celebrating the success of this year’s campaign.
A special thank you to our 2026 Chair, Matt Riggle, for leading the way and helping us surpass our fundraising goal. This wouldn't have been possible without all of your hard work this year!
More photos coming soon!
04/24/2026
For more than 100 years, we’ve worked to save and improve lives, and none of it would be possible without our millions of dedicated volunteers. Thank you for advancing health and hope for everyone, everywhere.
Meet Sheri Beckett. She is our 2026 Central Kentucky Executives with Heart Chair. Her dedication to building a healthier Kentucky continues to inspire us.
Sheri volunteers because...
"I volunteer because each generation in my family—and the families of my friends—has been affected by various heart-related issues. The ongoing research and the investment in education for our community not only saves lives today, but also lays the foundation for healthier generations to come. It’s incredibly rewarding to be part of an organization making such a lasting impact."
04/23/2026
Volunteering with the American Heart Association goes beyond giving back - it builds a purpose-driven culture. This , empower your team to raise awareness about lifesaving topics like CPR and mental health while strengthening connections that matter.
Meet Kristen Brown. She is one of our 2026 Central Kentucky Go Red for Women Co-chairs. A fierce advocate for women's heart health, Kristen leads with heart.
Kristen volunteers because...
"I volunteer for the American Heart Association in memory of my grandmother, Lorena, and her sister Oneida. Both strong Eastern Kentucky women who had cardiovascular disease and in honor of my father Gary who has congestive heart failure. This family history of cardiovascular disease is not uncommon, but what is surprising is that women-specific cardiovascular research didn't begin until the early 90s. We have a long way to go in researching women's heart health and that is why I am proud to serve as 2026's co-chair for Go Red for Women."
04/23/2026
This Volunteer Week, we’re giving a big thank you to the schools that went above and beyond with Kids Heart Challenge this year and to the outstanding coordinators who made it all possible.
✏️ Mallori at Medora Elementary
✏️ Heather at Farmer Elementary
✏️ Cindy at Wilder Elementary
✏️ Lauren at Chenoweth Elementary
✏️ Karin at Hawthorne Elementary
✏️ Kris at Stopher Elementary
✏️ Ryan Conner at Tully
Because of your dedication, students and families across Kentuckiana are learning lifelong habits of heart, body, and brain health while helping kids with special hearts live longer, healthier lives. We are so grateful for all that you do! ❤️👏
04/22/2026
Since 1924, volunteers have powered the American Heart Association’s mission across the world. We’re deeply grateful for the dedication you’ve given, and will continue to give, for generations to come.
Meet John Cioci. He is the Board Chair for the Central and Eastern Kentucky Board, and he is a survivor. John's energy for the Heart Association helps lead our community of amazing volunteers.
John volunteers because...
"I volunteer with the American Heart Association to celebrate life, and the gift that I was given through CPR to be able to see my kids grow into young men and continue to experience all that life has to offer. I want to raise awareness of heart disease and let others know they can help make a difference in an individual’s and family’s life, by learning CPR, donating to research, and spreading the word to others on how to have access to these resources."
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Thank you for becoming a member of your American Heart Association social community. We encourage you to post comments, photos and videos on this page.
American Heart Association social communities are intended to provide a forum for discussion, and the content provided by those other than the American Heart Association does not represent the opinions or positions of the American Heart Association. Likes, comments and shares by the American Heart Association are not endorsements.
To keep with our family-friendly culture, we will review community posts and remove any that are offensive or inappropriate. We will leave your posts as they relate to subjects on this page.
The American Heart Association’s social communities are not intended to provide medical advice or treatment. Only your healthcare provider can provide that. The American Heart Association recommends that you consult your healthcare provider regarding your personal health matters. If you think you are having a heart attack, stroke or another emergency, please call 911 immediately.
American Heart Association Terms of Use
All users must comply with our Terms of Use and the American Heart Association's Participation Guidelines. The American Heart Association does not monitor every post by a community member on the American Heart Association's social communities. However, content will be removed if it falls into the following categories:
Abusive, harassing, stalking, threatening or attacking others
Defamatory, offensive, obscene, vulgar or depicting violence
Hateful in language targeting race/ethnicity, religion, gender, nationality or political beliefs
Fraudulent, deceptive, misleading or unlawful
Trolling or deliberate disruption of discussion
Violations of any intellectual property rights
Spamming in nature
Uploading files that contain viruses or programs that could damage the operation of other people’s computers
Commercial solicitation or solicitation of donations
Link baiting (embedding a link in your post to draw traffic to your own site)
