The Amazing American Heart Association
In January
when I was crowned, I gained a new partner.
This is a partner that I know now I will have through my life. I feel so blessed that the American Heart
Association is a sponsor of the International Pageant System. Over the past few months, I have gained so
much respect for the American Heart Association and the amazing work that do.
The American
Heart Association is a non-profit organization, was founded in 1924, by six
cardiologists. Their goal is to improve
the lives of all Americans through public health education, research, training
and advocacy of healthy lifestyle choices. The American Heart Association
educates lawmakers and policy makers as well as the public. They advocate for changes that improve health
in communities.
In January,
I attended a luncheon sponsored by The American Heart Association. It was a Go Red for Women event. Go Red for Women is another program sponsored
by the American Heart Association. The
Go Red for Women campaign began in 2004, as a response to rising death rates in
women, due to heart disease and stroke.
This campaign was designed to raise awareness and empower women to take
charge of their heart health. On February 3rd, I proudly
participated in the wear red for women day. I encouraged others to participate
as well.
Later in
February, I had the opportunity to see first-hand the work The American Heart
Association does in Bismarck, at the legislative session. This important legislation proposed providing
life-saving training and equipment in rural areas of the state. The American Heart Association saw an
opportunity to improve the care given to rural communities. I was so happy to see that this was also a
priority for legislators. Many lives will be saved because of the work of The
American Heart Association.
The American
Heart Association also sponsors The Jump Rope for Heart Program in our schools. This program provides education for the youth
in our communities. Recently, I was honored to have the opportunity to visit
the Osgood Kindergarten Center and talk to kids about this program. I am so proud to say that Osgood students
raised more money than any other school in the state. $18,213 was the amount raised for Jump Rope
for Heart! I was asked back to attend
the celebration of this accomplishment.
In just a
few months, I have seen over and over what a truly amazing organization The
American Heart Association is. The
training and experiences that I have had over the past few months have made a
true supporter of this program. I have a deep appreciation for the work that do
and look forward to being an advocate for many years to come.
Yours in
Harmony,
Payton
Hausauer Misss Teen North Dakota 2017
