February 2025 Member of the Month: American Heart Association
Each month, the Austin Young Chamber will highlight a member who is doing extraordinary work to strengthen our community! Showcasing their achievements is just one way we can put a spotlight on the talented, collaborative, and community-focused workforce we have here in Central Texas.
This month we’re highlighting American Heart Association.
Why did the American Heart Association join AYC and how has it benefited the company?
The American Heart Association joined the Austin Young Chamber to engage with young professionals who are passionate about their community and to promote heart health to the next generation of leaders in Austin.
Tell us about a project or event that has had a meaningful impact on the Austin community.
Tell us about AHA’s mission and how young professionals aid that mission?
The American Heart Association’s mission is to be a relentless force for a world of longer, healthier lives. The AHA is dedicated to fighting heart disease and stroke through research, education, advocacy, and community programs that promote cardiovascular health and prevent disease.
Young professionals can play a vital role in advancing AHA’s mission by raising awareness about heart health, advocating for policies that promote cardiovascular wellness, and supporting fundraising efforts for life-saving research. Through volunteerism, leadership programs, and workplace wellness initiatives, young professionals can help spread AHA’s message to their peers and communities, inspiring healthier lifestyles and creating a healthier Austin!
Is there anything else we should know about AHA?
It’s February – American Heart Month – a time when the nation spotlights heart disease, the No. 1 killer of Americans. During the month of February, the American Heart Association is urging all Austin families to learn the lifesaving skill of CPR. More than 350,000 people experience cardiac arrests outside of a hospital every year. CPR, especially if performed immediately, can double or even triple a cardiac arrest victim’s chances of survival – which is key because nearly 90% of people who suffer out-of-hospital cardiac arrests die. Nearly 70% of cardiac arrests happen at home, so it is likely that the person who needs CPR will be a family member or friend. CPR is an essential skill that anyone can learn, and knowing it could mean the difference between life and death.
If you would like to nominate our next Member of the Month, we want to hear from you! Please reach out and tell us all about them!
