Through our relationship with the American Heart Association (AHA), Care Advantage, Inc. has been able to contribute to the causes of fighting heart disease and researching heart health, donating more than $30K just last year. This year, our Executive Vice President, Olivia Jones, has been nominated as a “Woman of Impact.” Every year, the American Heart Association nominates changemakers to raise awareness and funds for women’s heart health research, with the person making the greatest local impact being named Woman of Impact in her city.
Olivia is one of those changemakers, and she has a personal relationship with heart health. “My journey with the American Heart Association began long before my nomination; it began in a hospital room when my son was born with a congenital heart defect,” Olivia says. “Experiencing the fear, faith, and fight that come with an unexpected diagnosis changed me forever. It opened my eyes not only to how fragile life is, but also to the power of awareness, advocacy, and early intervention. Being a Woman of Impact means standing together for the women we love, the families we serve, and the hearts that still need healing, including my own family’s.”
Fundraising for the Woman of Impact competition began on February 6th, which was marked by AHA’s Wear Red Day. Employees and people across the region wore the bright color in support of women’s cardiovascular health. Although Wear Red Day has passed, you can still support the efforts of the American Heart Association in a variety of meaningful ways. Follow this link to learn more about the Woman of Impact campaign: https://www2.heart.org/site/TR/?fr_id=12854&pg=entry. If you’d like to support Olivia’s efforts, click here.
