Singer-songwriter and musician, Amy Grant understands first-hand that cardiovascular disease (CVD) remains the No. 1 cause of death for women. In 2020, the Grammy Award winner underwent open heart surgery to correct a rare condition affecting her heart, which her doctor referred to as a ticking time bomb.
Because CVD causes 1 in 5 women's deaths each year, the American Heart Association has worked tirelessly for more than two decades to address awareness of the leading threat to women's health and close clinical care gaps. In this season of gratitude and giving, Grant, who continues to be healthy and strong following her procedure, is calling attention to the urgent need for support to save women's lives by funding research to better diagnose, treat and prevent cardiovascular disease through a new year end giving and public service announcement (PSA) campaign. In our centennial year of lifesaving work, we continue to relentlessly pursue a world free from cardiovascular disease and stroke, so more people have a great outcome like Amy.
The American Heart Association's fight against heart disease and stroke is propelled by the generosity of people who believe in a future free from cardiovascular disease. Together, we can help ensure everyone everywhere has access to a long healthy life, especially women impacted by heart disease." Nancy Brown, Chief Executive Officer, American Heart Association Grant specifically credits the research and medical breakthroughs funded by the Ameri.