The American Heart Association is the nation’s oldest, largest voluntary organization dedicated to fighting heart disease and stroke, the top two causes of mortality in the world. Founded by six cardiologists in 1924 and now in our 100th year, our organization includes more than 3,000 employees and more than 30 million volunteers and supporters working tirelessly to make a difference. We fund innovative research, fight for stronger public health policies and provide vital tools to save and improve lives. We work in more than 100 countries. We’re the nation’s leader in CPR education training. We help people understand the importance of healthy lifestyle choices. We provide science-based treatment guidelines to healthcare professionals to help ensure the best treatment for every patient, every time. We educate policymakers and the public as we advocate for healthcare and community change to protect and improve the health of everyone, everywhere.