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Open Your Heart


Photo of Heather Rose and parents in the hospital after Heather was bornAt the heart of the American Heart Association’s mission is one simple, powerful truth: lives are changed — and saved — because of people like you. Through groundbreaking research, education, and community programs, your support directly impacts individuals and families facing the fight of their lives.

Each year at Côtes du Coeur, we come together not just to celebrate, but to make a lasting difference. And through our Open Your Heart campaign, we ask you to do just that — to open your heart and give.

This year, we are honored to share the story of Heather Rose whose journey reminds us why our mission matters.

"We were told our baby was born a 'blue baby' and she would not have survived if she had been born just three years sooner. Because of medical advancements, she had a chance." - Tracy Rose

Heather Rose was born with five congenital heart defects and underwent multiple surgeries. Her parents share her story to bring awareness to congenital heart defects, which affect 1 in 100 births. Before medical advancements, children like Heather were often called "blue babies" due to their poor prognosis. Initiatives like Cotes du Coeur with the American Heart Association are crucial in funding research and support for these children, many of whom are now thriving as adults.

Because of generous donors like you, stories like Heather Rose’s are possible. But there is still so much work to do — so many lives that depend on us showing up and giving from the heart.

Join us in honoring Heather Rose—and the many others still bravely fighting—by making a personal donation today. Every dollar brings us one step closer to a world free from heart disease and stroke.

The American Heart Association is here to inspire healthier communities across the country. In these uncharted times, we have discovered wonders within ourselves, our community, and the science. When we live fierce together, we are resilient, relentless, unstoppable.

Together with you, we are living fierce—channeling heartfelt intensity into advocating, motivating and educating people so they are empowered to live longer, healthier lives.

Join us as we live fierce and fight for a healthier community.

Open Your Heart and make your gift today. Join us in breaking down barriers and inspiring the hearts you love to live happier, healthier and longer.

Interested in making a bigger impact? We are proud to honor our exceptional supporters through our national giving societies. Latin for heart of life – Cor Vitae celebrates individual annual gifts of $5,000 or more to further our mission. Learn more by visiting our Giving Societies page.

If you would like to make your gift via the transfer of stocks or mutual funds, visit our stock gift site to explore and start the process.

If you would like to make your gift as a grant from your existing donor advised fund to support the AHA, please use our no-fee tool to connect directly with your DAF provider and submit your request in a few short clicks: Make a grant request from your donor-advised fund (DAF).

 

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Dallas Côtes du Coeur


Friday April 25, 2025 -
Saturday April 26, 2025


Omni Dallas Hotel
555 S Lamar Street
Dallas, TX 75202


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