American Heart Association

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Operating Agency: Hotline Numbers (Professional )

Person In Charge: CEO : Nancy Brown

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Handicap Accessibility: Full Wheelchair Access,

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Mission of the American Heart Association Building healthier lives, free of cardiovascular disease and stroke. The mission statement is examined as part of each 3 year strategic planning cycle by the Strategic Planning Task Force, a group appointed by the Board to oversee the planning every 3 years. the Board approves the mission as a step in submitting it to the Delegate Assembly, the body that has authority to change the mission. The mission was last updated in April 2007 by recommendation of the board. Contact Us Here's how to reach us Your feedback is important to us. Please consult the following list so that your feedback and questions can be directed to the person who can best answer them. National Center Mailing Addresses American Heart Association National Center 7272 Greenville Avenue Dallas, TX 75231 American Stroke Association National Center 7272 Greenville Avenue Dallas TX 75231 Telephone Information AHA: 1-800-AHA-USA-1 or 1-800-242-8721 ASA: 1-888-4-STROKE or 1-888-478-7653 Healthy Schools Program The Alliance for a Health Generation is a joint initiative between the American Hearth Association and the William J. Clinton Foundation and its mission is to tackle one of our nation's leading health problems - childhood obesity. The goal of he Alliance is to stop the nationwide increase in childhood obesity by 2010 by taking bold, innovative steps to help all children live longer and healthier lives. The Alliance believes that helping schools is one of the most efficient and effective was to shape the lifelong health and well-being of children and adolescents. That is why the Alliance offers Th Heath Schools Program, which aims to improve schools in the areas of nutrition, physical activity, and staff wellness, to any school in the country. The Health Schools Program began in 2006 with funding from the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation. Kids can get started at www.empowerme2b.org. Adults can learn more at www.HealtherGeneration.org. "Jump Rope for Heart" & "Hoops for Health" Special Event Program Ages for Jump/Hoops - ages 5-14 (grades K-8) Jump Rope for Heart promotes the value of physical activity to elementary schoolchildren while showing them they can contribute to their community's welfare. This is a time when children can establish the foundation for movement skills. These are also the years when positive learning experiences can help establish a positive attitude and appreciation for participating in regular, daily physical activity for life. Physical activity is good not only for the heart, but also for the brain, feeding it glucose and oxygen, all of which makes it easier for children of all ages to learn. Numerous studies show that children who exercise do better in school. Jumping rope is a excellent exercise for cardiovascular fitness, muscular endurance and coordination. Now researchers are learning that physical activity like jumping rope also prepares the brain for optimal learning. Current brain research supports the need for movement in the learning process. Contact: Jason Shields National Youth Market Director (614) 706-1386

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