100 years of the American Heart Association

Monday marked 100 years since the American Heart Association was founded in 1924. They are the nation's oldest and largest voluntary organization dedicated to fighting heart disease and stroke.

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- Monday marked 100 years since the American Heart Association was founded in 1924. They are the nation's oldest and largest voluntary organization dedicated to fighting heart disease and stroke.

Since their founding, the number of deaths in America from cardiovascular disease has been cut in half. The impact of the American Heart Association has resulted in over $5.7 billion invested in cardiovascular scientific research.

The American Heart Association thanks individuals and organizations who share their vision of better health in the local communities and specifically to two area donors, The Albany Med Health System and the MVP Arena Community Partnership, who have pledged the support of donations, time, and funds as Second Century campaign donors.

“We realize that our work is not yet finished,” said Kaweeda G. Adams, chair of the Capital Region Board of Directors of the American Heart Association. “The American Heart Association is encouraging every individual, company, school, and community to unite in changing the future of health – not only for ourselves – but for our loved ones and the places we live, work, and play. Today and every day, we can improve health and inspire hope for the future everyone deserves."