American Heart Assocation

Contact Information

Ariel Whitlock

Business Development Director

775-322-7065

ariel.whitlock@heart.org

1281 Terminal Way # 111

Reno, NV 89502

Social Media: Website, Facebook

Comment: www.nevadaheartwalk.com, FB: AHA 2010 Start! Heart Walk

Organization Information

Mission: The AHA goal is to reduce heart disease and stroke by 20% by the year 2020. We do this by bringing "Care." Being involved in Community like the Heart Walk events. Bringing Awareness to how many people are affected by this disease. Another focus is on research to learn and prevent the disease and education through programs like jump rope for heart.

Sector(s):

Service Area: Everywhere, about 70% of our funds stay in N. NV

501c(3) Organization? Yes

Founded: 1924

Volunteering

Seeking Board Members? Yes

Volunteer Needs: We are constantly looking for people to help out in

Group Volunteering Available? Yes

Comment: Events like the Heart Walk can always us volunteers to help set up and etc.

Accepted Age Groups: , , Young Professionals (22-39), Seniors (age 65+)

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Skills-Based Opportunities? Yes

Comment: We need all different levels of volunteers. We have different tasks at each event and between them which can include a vast array of projects.

Giving

Giving Needs:

Development Plan? Yes

Comment:

Wish List? Yes

Comment: We are constantly looking at business and leaders that would be a good match to be involved with the AHA

Major Giving? Yes

Comment: This would be larger level sponsorships and may include Cause sponsorship.

Special Events aimed to: Raise Funds, Create Awareness, Educate/Train, Recognize Supporters

Comment:

Volunteers Needed? Yes

Sponsorships Available? Yes