When you donate to WomenHeart, you might think your impact is modest, but what if that gift triggered a series of ripples, reaching thousands of women, influencing clinicians, and changing systems? That’s what your support does.
Real impact: the numbers behind the story
Last year alone, WomenHeart:
- Trained dozens of Champions who led peer support groups nationwide
- Distributed thousands of Red Bags of Courage to newly‑diagnosed women, giving them resources, education, and community
- Engaged healthcare providers through our NHA, the WomenHeart Summit, and the work of our Champions in their communities
- Amplified global awareness by participating in the “Beats of Change” film series, elevating women’s voices in cardiovascular care
These aren’t abstract outcomes. These are lives affected, systems changed, voices heard.
Why women’s heart disease needs focused investment
Heart disease is the #1 killer of women, yet women face delays in diagnosis:
- Symptoms like fatigue, jaw pain, shortness of breath, or chest discomfort are sometimes overlooked or dismissed in clinical settings
- Misdiagnosis and dismissal of symptoms are more common in women
- Research and clinical trials historically under‑represent women
WomenHeart stands at the intersection of these gaps, turning lived experience into advocacy and education. When you give, you’re funding solutions that standard systems often miss.
Where your dollars go
- Champion training: Investing in peer leaders with lived experience builds trust and relevance in communities.
- Resource development: Creating materials (infographics, webinars, toolkits) that reflect women’s heart symptoms and ensure providers and patients speak the same language.
- Support group growth: Launching virtual and in‑person groups so women don’t feel isolated.
- Advocacy work: Engaging with health systems, influencing policy, raising awareness so that women’s heart disease is prioritized.
Looking ahead: How your gift makes next year’s impact possible
As we near year‑end, we’re facing an important moment: launching new support groups in underserved regions, expanding Spanish‑language resources, and preparing another cohort of Champions ready to lead in 2026. Your gift today sets the stage for that expansion.
When you give to WomenHeart today, you’re not just donating. You’re investing in a movement.
Thank you for your belief. Thank you for your support because every woman has the right to survive and thrive.
