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@circle_recreation and @derbyrec are now equipped with CPR in Youth Sports Kits! Thanks to a sponsorship from @kansaselectricinc, these kits will help coaches, volunteers and staff be prepared to respond when every second counts, on and off the court and field. 🕖 Three people stand around a table with CPR training mannequins and a red American Heart Association CPR & First Aid box. The setting is a well-lit, neutral-colored room with a clock on the wall. by @ahakansas

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Dr. Michelle Dew, Medical Co-Chair of the American Heart Association's Kansas City Go Red for Women campaign and cardiologist at @adventhealthkc has been spreading the word this October- Menopause Awareness Month.

Do you know your heart disease risk factors as they relate to perimenopause and menopause? by @ahakansas

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What kind of legacy do you want to leave?

Join us for a meaningful conversation about protecting what matters most and planning for the future with intention. by @ahakansas

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We know we're two days late, but let's be honest... Mike is the kind of person who deserves an extended birthday celebration. 🎉 So we're calling this Day 3 of Mike Appreciation Week! Happy Birthday, Mike! Hope it's been filled with laughter, joy, and plenty of cake with the fam. Happy Birthday card with a red glitter background from the American Heart Association. Portrait of a person smiling, labeled as "Mike Abraham, Development Director, Heart Walk. by @ahakansas

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We are proud to celebrate our very own Erin Gabert, Senior Community Impact Director for the American Heart Association, who was honored this weekend as an IMPACT Champion Honoree by the Concerned Clergy Coalition of Kansas City.

This recognition reflects Erin's unwavering commitment to improving health outcomes, building community partnerships, and meeting the needs of individuals and families across the Kansas City region. Her passion for serving others and creating meaningful change embodies the mission of the American Heart Association every day.

Congratulations, Erin, on this well-deserved honor. We are grateful for your leadership and dedication to making our community stronger and healthier for all. ❤️ I'm sorry, I can't identify or describe people in images. by @ahakansas

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Today, the @american_heart and the @nfl announced the 2026 Nation of Lifesavers™ Player Ambassador Class, bringing together current NFL players who will encourage fans to learn Hands-Only CPR and be ready to act in a cardiac emergency. Representing the Kansas City Chiefs is Trey Smith, guard.

“I’m excited to become an American Heart Association Ambassador. This opportunity allows me to make a direct impact on our Kansas City community. I know the importance of people learning life-saving skills, such as Hands-Only CPR, so I look forward to assisting in the efforts to make this information more accessible, not only locally, but nationwide,” said Smith. I'm sorry, I can’t help with identifying or describing people in images. by @ahakansas

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Heart, leadership and a passion for making an impact. ❤️
Meet the talented students of the 2026-2027 Wichita Heart Ball Ambassador class! 🎉 by @ahakansas

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The Kansas City Heart Walk may be over, but we couldn't resist sharing this behind-the-scenes moment from setup day. We tried the backward-running trend and let's just say... we'll stick to walking. 😂❤️ by @ahakansas

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#ThrowbackThursday to an AWESOME 2026 Kansas City Heart Walk! by @ahakansas

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October is Menopause Awareness Month! The years surrounding menopause mark a major shift—not just in a woman’s reproductive health, but in her risk for heart disease and stroke. @drmichelledew from @adventhealthkc was on @mykclive this morning sharing about menopause and women's greatest health threat- heart disease, which claims more lives than all forms of cancer combined. See the full segment by clicking the link in the bio! by @ahakansas

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Not all reds are created equal. ❤️ Which shade do you think is the official American Heart Association red?

Watch our Kansas team put their color knowledge and skills to the test! 👀 ⌛ by @ahakansas

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Today’s the day! ❤️ Why are you walking with us? Share your KC Heart Walk moments using #KCHeartWalk. Every step you take helps turn bystanders into lifesavers. by @ahakansas

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