The Heart2Heart Foundation is a non-profit organization established in South Carolina to educate women on heart health and advocate for prevention of heart disease. In its first year, the Foundation distributed educational materials to 1,000 women and received its 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status. For its second year, the Foundation aims to partner with the National Heart, Blood, and Lung Institute, increase awareness events during Heart Month, begin discussions with leaders, and provide more screenings and scholarships in the local community. The Foundation requests donations to continue its educational programs and clinical resources for heart health.

1. Founding sponsors
We’re having a
heart-to-heart with women!
The following presentation is intended for educational and informational purposes only and is not intended to be
construed as medical advice. Please consult your physician regarding your heart health issues and questions.

2. The mission of The Heart2Heart Foundation is to educate, support and advocate for
women's heart health, thereby affecting not only their lives, but those of their families.
The Foundation is an all-volunteer organization governed by a Board of Directors consisting
of both lay people and health care professionals who share the common burden to not only
bring awareness to the disease but to make clinical resources available to those at high-risk
of developing heart disease.

3. A few quick facts!
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Heart disease is the #1 killer of American women
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Heart disease kills more women than ALL forms of cancer combined
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Heart disease can permanently damage your heart— and your life
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If heart disease is not treated, serious complications can develop
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Most women do not know that heart disease is their own greatest health risk
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Heart disease is largely preventable
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Women can take action to protect their hearts
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Heart disease is a “now” problem
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“Later” may be too late

4. Year One: Goals & Achievements
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To establish a non-profit organization in the State of South Carolina committed
to raising awareness about heart disease and educate women regarding the
prevention of the disease.
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To acquire the Official Letter of Determination from the US Department of
Treasury 501(c)(3) status under the Internal Revenue Service code.
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To increase awareness about the number one killer of women, and men, in the
United States and to educate them about prevention.
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To provide clinical resources to women at high risk of developing heart disease.
Because of the critical need in our community and the outpouring of support we have
experienced, within our first year, we have distributed free educational materials to
approximately 1,000 women and received our tax exempt status within one month of filing!

5. Year Two: Goals & Objectives
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To be approved as a Community Partner with the National Heart Blood and Lung Institute
(NHBLI) with The Heart Truth ® (in progress!)
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To increase our awareness and education events during Heart Month.
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To begin a dialogue with city, county, state and national leaders about the issue of heart
health in our tri-county area and solicit their commitment to raise awareness.
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To increase our outreach and programs in the tri-county area.
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To increase the number of screenings in the tri-county area to include at least 10
scholarships for the complete risk assessments each month.
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To launch a new educational series for children that can be taught in settings, such as
the public library or children’s museum, while their parents and grandparents are
learning more about heart health.
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To begin developing a program through which we could also provide scholarships to cover
expenses for cardiac rehabilitation not covered by private insurers or Medicaid.

6. Heart Month 2014
Wednesday, January 29 8am – 12pm Partners in Business Wellness Fair
Saturday, February 1 8am – 1pm
Celebrate with Heart! Health Symposium
Friday, February 7 – National Wear Red Day®
Saturday, February 8 8am-10am
Saturday, February 15 6pm-10pm
Walk with a Doc – Cardiologist from Carolina Cardiology
2nd Annual Heart Gala at The City Club of Rock Hill
Thursday, February 20 7:30am-10:30am
Heart Health Risk Assessment Screenings
Saturday, February 22 8am-12pm Celebrate with Heart Community Health Day!
Educational Programs at York County Libraries – dates/times to be announced
Heart Month Lunch-n-Learn at the City Club with Dr. Harry Hicklin – Date TBA
Schedule does not reflect Corporate or Community Education Programs. More events may be added soon!

7. What we can do for your
Organization!
Heart Health Educational Programs
Lunch-n-Learn Programs
Free Health Screenings
Heart Health Risk Assessment Screenings
Girls Night Out Prevention Parties
Health Fairs
Request a Speaker
We are happy to customize a program for your group!

8. None of what we have accomplished, or hope to realize in the future, is possible
without the generosity of individual and corporate donors in our community. Annual
sponsorships are available and cover our scheduled events for the coming year
including our Heart Month events and the Old Town Zombie Crawl.
Thank you for taking a moment to review our information and for your kind
consideration regarding a commitment to helping us fund our educational programs
and clinical resources.
Please feel free to contact us at any time with questions or suggestions!
Visit us at TheHeart2HeartFoundation.org
Sheila Caldwell, President/CEO Debby King RN, Vice-President
phone/sms 803-524-5671 admin@theheart2heartfoundation.org