American Heart Association
The AHA turns 100
For 100 years, the American Heart Association, along with our volunteers, supporters and collaborating organizations, has worked to build longer, healthier lives. Here is a look at major feats over our first century.
A century of progress against cardiovascular disease
While the AHA began as a small medical association, it’s now, well, everywhere. The dedication of millions of volunteers and supporters has resulted in healthier lives wherever you turn: the grocery store, restaurants, airplanes, communities and, of course, in hospitals and doctor’s offices.
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A century of historical tidbits
Bold Stories From the Heart
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Congenital heart disease survivor, Naomi James, shares her story of survival and recovery
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Mini-stroke survivor, Jia Wu, shares her story of survival and recovery
A Century of Heart
Stories about the American Heart Association’s 100 years of progress fighting heart disease, stroke and related conditions.
What it takes to be 'relentless'
Presidential advisory explores the AHA as a multifaceted engine of past, present and future progress.
A century later, psychologist carries on a heart-focused family legacy
When Katie Sears Edwards works with patients, she feels a special connection to a distant relative, Paul Dudley White, the late cardiology pioneer who co-founded the American Heart Association.
Introducing the Centennial Collection: A century of cardiology progress
Legendary cardiologist Eugene Braunwald provides perspective on 100 years of medical progress against heart disease.
Our Future Is About Improving Yours
Donate
Join us in preventing and overcoming heart disease and stroke by giving now. Your donation fuels essential research, advocacy for healthy communities, enhanced patient care, and equitable health access for everyone.
Second Century
Your support is the heartbeat of the American Heart Association and will help us achieve our anniversary celebration goal of raising $500 million by June 2024.
Centennial Edition Merchandise on ShopHeart
Limited edition merchandise created exclusively for the celebration of our centennial anniversary.
