Clarksville, TN – The American Heart Association, celebrating 100 years of lifesaving service in 2024, has selected a third grader at Liberty Elementary School to serve as a volunteer local Youth Heart Ambassador for the 2024-2025 school year.Carlei was born with a heart defect that went undiagnosed until she was four months old. As a result, she had three open heart surgeries in three years.
“I know how they feel if they have a not-so-healthy heart,” said Carlei. “But I can show them how to be brave and strong, too.”
The Youth Heart Ambassadors serve a one-year commitment as a volunteer of the American Heart Association assisting the organization to be a relentless force for healthier lives for all. The position gives youth a voice to encourage, advocate and emphasize the need to raise critical funding in their local community as they share the impact cardiovascular disease has had on their life.
About the American Heart Association
The American Heart Association is a relentless force for a world of longer, healthier lives. We are dedicated to ensuring equitable health in all communities. Through collaboration with numerous organizations, and powered by millions of volunteers, we fund innovative research, advocate for the public’s health and share lifesaving resources.
The Dallas-based organization has been a leading source of health information for a century. During 2024 – our Centennial year – we celebrate our rich 100-year history and accomplishments. As we forge ahead into our second century of bold discovery and impact our vision is to advance health and hope for everyone, everywhere.
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