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.
Membership Benefits:
· Signature Cor Vitae lapel pin
· Invitations to exclusive events and activities
· Personalized updates from Nancy Brown, CEO and other AHA leadership
· Recognition in the American Heart Association Honor Roll of Donors
· Access to VIP receptions at key events
· Invitations to local, regional and national American Heart Association events
· CPR Anytime training kit
· Special insider communications via a Quarterly Newsletter
· Private briefing from Association leadership on key strategic issues and accomplishments
· Specialized access, information and updates tailored to your specific mission interests
Recognition Levels:
Patron $5,000 –$9,999
Champion $10,000 –$24,999
Silver $25,000 -$49,999
Gold $50,000 -$99,999
Platinum $100,000+
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 contact Zac Whitley at 214-441-4260
or zac.whitley@heart.org
Click here to join!
About the AHA:
The mission of the American Heart Association is to build healthier lives, free of cardiovascular diseases and stroke. Your donation today helps to save lives!
About Côtes du Coeur:
The Côtes du Coeur event series is a premiere fundraising campaign hosted annually in Dallas, Texas to benefit the American Heart Association (AHA). Sponsored by the Dallas Division of the AHA, the event series leads up to an annual fine wine auction and celebrity chef dinner. This culminating black-tie gala event is the largest of its kind, making it the number one fundraising gala in the nation for the American Heart Association. Proceeds from Côtes du Coeur go directly to the AHA for cardiovascular research and heart health educational programs both locally and nationwide. During its 24-year history, Côtes du Coeur has attracted more than 21,000 attendees and has raised more than $27 million.