Dance and Music Aim to Inspire U.S. Adults to Improve Blood Pressure in New PSAs from the American Heart Association, American Medical Association, and the Ad Council

Nearly half of adult Americans have high blood pressure [i] , and many do not know it. To help Americans reduce their risk of heart attack and stroke, the American Heart Association (AHA), American Medical Association (AMA), HHS Office of Minority Health (OMH), Health Resources & Services Administration (HRSA) and the Ad Council released new public service announcements (PSAs) today, encouraging people to take control of their health by self-monitoring their blood pressure and speaking with a health care professional about their numbers. The “Get Down With Your Blood Pressure”…

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Pilot Company Raises $1.6 million for American Heart Association

In support of the American Heart Association, Pilot Company thanks guests and team members for raising a record-breaking $1,680,237 during this February’s ‘Life is Why We Give’ campaign with a check presentation at a Pilot Travel Center on March 11, 2020. To learn more about Pilot Company and its longstanding commitment to giving back, visit pilotcompany.com/about. Pilot Company is a growth company focused on innovative solutions across its retail, energy and logistics operations. Headquartered in Knoxville, Tennessee, Pilot Company supplies more than 11 billion gallons of fuel per year. Its…

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American Heart Association CEO Roundtable Launches Mental Health Awareness Campaign

The first step to tackling mental health is to normalize the conversation about it—and that’s what the American Heart Association’s CEO Roundtable is doing. In honor of World Mental Health Day on Oct. 10, 46 CEOs from leading U.S. companies and organizations unite their voices to kick off a nationwide public awareness campaign, “Sharing,” proving that sharing mental health concerns with the right people can help. “Mental health awareness is vital to everything we do as a relentless force for a world of longer, healthier lives,” said Nancy Brown, CEO,…

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Southeastern Grocers Raises Nearly $375,000 for the Fight Against Heart Disease and Stroke

Southeastern Grocers, Inc. (SEG), parent company and home of BI-LO, Fresco y Más, Harveys Supermarket and Winn-Dixie grocery stores, is proud to announce the donation of nearly $375,000 to the American Heart Association, bringing its total donation to the organization to more than $659,000 this year. Throughout the month of August, customers rounded up their purchases to the nearest dollar or made individual donations at the register in support of the American Heart Association’s Life Is Why We Give™ fundraising campaign. Elizabeth Thompson, EVP and Chief People Officer of Southeastern…

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Advance Auto Parts Partners with the American Heart Association to Raise Funds to Fight Heart Disease

Advance Auto Parts, Inc., is partnering with the American Heart Association to raise funds to fight heart disease at more than 5,900 Advance and independently owned Carquest stores in the U.S. throughout June, customers will be asked to donate $1, $5 or $10 at checkout as part of the American Heart Association’s “Life is Why We Give campaign.” We are proud to partner with the American Heart Association to raise funds and awareness of heart disease and promote healthier living,” said Tom Greco, Advance President and CEO. “Many of our…

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