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Sponsored by: American Heart Association
Updated: September 28, 2020 2020 Giving Guide

American Heart Association

2021 Goals

  • Funding lifesaving research by providing $1.1 million in research grants to Maine Medical Center Research Institute in Portland, Jackson Laboratory in Bar Harbor, and University of Maine-Orono.
  • Responding to the COVID-19 pandemic. Voices for Healthy Kids (an Association initiative) awarded a $36,000 grant to Maine Consumers for Affordable Health Care (MCAHC). In collaboration with Maine Access Immigrant Network, MCAHC engages communities of color, new Mainers, and low-income people to address disproportionate barriers in accessing COVID-19 testing and treatment.
  • 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 165 local 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

Amanda Rand

Maine Go Red for Women® Luncheon (Digital Experience)- March 30, 2021

Chair: Amanda Rand, President/CEO, Spinnaker Trust

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, and the presentation of Crystal Heart awards.

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Mike Simonds

Southern Maine Heart Walk and 5k (Digital Experience) — May 16, 2021

Chair: Mike Simonds, COO, Unum

Joins thousands of passionate people touched by heart disease and stroke for several digital experiences that will culminate on the Heart Walk celebration day. Help us fund lifesaving research as COVID-19 disproportionately affects heart disease and stroke survivors, and those with cardiovascular risk factors such as diabetes, smoking and hypertension.

Giving Opportunities

  • Sponsor a 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

  • Become 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 a volunteer expert. Heart disease and stroke survivors, as well as health professionals, are needed to share their experiences and expertise to help educate others. Media training is provided.
  • Join our Maine Board of Directors

Leadership

Towle Tompkins, Executive Director
Dr. Brandei Wingard MD, President, Maine Board: Cardiologist and Medical Director, NL Mercy Hospital Device Clinic
Erin Austin, Chair, Maine Board: Regional Market Director-Maine, Neighborly

Board Members

Dave Abel, Eastern States Regional Board Member: President & General Manager, Channel 8 WMTW & WPXT-Maine’s CW, Portland

Sarah Belliveau: Principal, BerryDunn

Mindy Beyer: RN, BSN, Maine Medical Partners MaineHealth Cardiology

Geoff Bruno, Eastern States Regional Board Member: Superintendent of Schools, Falmouth, Maine

Andrew Cook: VP Regional Market Leader, Portland, Skowhegan Savings Bank

Catherine Desrochers: Large Group Account Manager, Acadia Benefits

Nicole Hardy: Wholesale Channel Manager, Sea Bags

Dr. Dervilla McCann MD, FACC: Cardiologist

Liz McGlinn: CPA, CGMA

Sarah Porter MPH: Quality Data Coordinator Neurosurgery & Spine, Maine Medical Partners

Melanie Tinto: Chief Human Resources Officer, WEX

Richard Veilleux MPA, MBA: Program Manager, MaineHealth Cardiovascular Service Line

Linda Whitten: Manager of Human Resources, AAA Northern New England

At A Glance

Established: 1924
Employees: 7
Annual revenue: $887,420 (in thousands, nationally)

Top funding sources

37% Fundraising Events
21% Contributions
18% CPR Training Revenue
14% Other Revenue
10% Bequests

Contact

51 US Route One,
Suite M Scarborough, ME 04074
(207) 289-2382

Heart.org/Maine
facebook.com/AHAMaine
twitter.com/AHAMaine
instagram.com/AHAMaine

Awards/Accolades

In 2018, the Heart Association was ranked No. 26 for Best Workplaces in Health Care & Biopharma™ according to the global research and consulting firm Great Place to Work® and Fortune Magazine.

Mission statement

The Association’s mission is to be a relentless force for a world of longer, healthier lives. The nation’s leader in CPR education training, the Association teams with volunteers and community partners to fund innovative research, fight for stronger public health policies, and provide lifesaving information to prevent and treat cardiovascular diseases and stroke.

Service locations

State of Maine