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Clarksville Third Grader Named Local Youth Heart Ambassador, Advocates for Heart Health

American Heart Association - life is whyClarksville, 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.
 
Eight year-old Carlei Mitchell of Clarksville will work closely with the American Heart Association’s in-school programs, Kids Heart Challenge™ and American Heart Challenge™ to passionately inspire peers to adopt healthier habits for improved mental and physical well-being.
 

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.

“It’s inspiring to see one of our local youth share their voice and experience to help others live heart healthy lives” said Tara Myers, Principal Architect at Earl Swensson Associates. “Carlei has an incredible story to share, and we are excited to see the impact she will make not only in our local schools but in communities across the country.”
 
The Kids Heart Challenge and American Heart Challenge are dynamic service-learning fundraising programs that teach students how to improve their overall health while making a positive impact on others.
 
Through engaging curriculums and interactive challenges, students get active, have fun, and raise essential funds for congenital heart defects, nutrition security, CPR training, mental well-being and more. These efforts support the American Heart Association’s mission to create a world of longer, healthier lives.
 
Schools interested in participating in either Kids Heart Challenge or American Heart Challenge can register now for the 2024-2025 school year. More information about the Youth Heart Ambassadors can be found at, heart.org/youthambassadors.
 

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.

Connect with us on heart.org, Facebook, X or by calling 1.800.AHA.USA1.

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