As a young woman, I have always dreamed of making a positive impact on the world. The collaboration between the American Heart Association’s Go Red for Women campaign and the Miss America’s Scholarship Foundation has given me the perfect opportunity to pursue that dream.
Heart disease has affected my family deeply, taking the life of my grandmother at an early age. Watching her battle with a condition that affects so many women opened my eyes to the importance of heart health. When I heard about the mission of Go Red, it immediately resonated with me. Go Red empowers women to take charge of their heart health, and it promotes education, awareness, and action to reduce heart disease in women. This cause is so close to my heart because I know firsthand how impactful it can be when women are educated and supported in their health journey.
Through the Miss America’s Scholarship Foundation, I’ve not only been able to pursue my passion for community service but also raise awareness for heart disease. The foundation provides scholarships that help young women, like me, continue our education and follow our dreams. The funding raised through events and partnerships like this enables us to do more – more for our communities, more for our health, and more for those who need a voice.
My hope is that through the efforts of the AHA Go Red and Miss America’s Scholarship Foundation, we can continue to raise awareness and fund initiatives that save lives. I believe that through education and empowerment, we can make heart disease a thing of the past. By supporting this collaboration, we are not only investing in our future but also making a tangible difference in the lives of countless women and families across the nation.
Together, we can inspire change, raise awareness, and create a healthier future for all.
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Miss America and Miss America's Teen National Scholarships are awarded by a separate non-profit 501(c)(3) organization, the Miss America's Scholarship Foundation Inc. This collaboration provides funds for national awards, and in addition, both Miss America's/Miss America's Teen State Scholarships and the American Heart Association's Go Red for Women movement. The American Heart Association's Go Red for Women is Miss America's Scholarship Foundation's national health thought leader. All above mentioned entities are 501(c)(3) organizations and all donations to this campaign are fully tax-deductible per IRS regulations.
