Groundswell of support for Atrial Fibrillation research leads to $15.75 million in philanthropic giving
May15
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Groundswell of support for Atrial Fibrillation research leads to $15.75 million in philanthropic giving
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on May 15, 2018 1:39pm EST
DALLAS, May 15, 2018—The American Heart Association—the world’s leading voluntary organization dedicated to building healthier lives, free of cardiovascular diseases and stroke—announced today a$5.2million donation from Sarah (Sally) Ross Soter and her husband, Bill and a$6.25million donation from Joe and Linda Chlapaty. A large portion of each of these gifts will fund new centers within theAssociation’s Strategically Focused Research Network for Atrial Fibrillationalong with funding to create an immediate health impact in each of their local communities.