I Heart Hockey Night Nets over $1,000 for American Heart Association
Published on March 19, 2023 under United States Hockey League (USHL)
Dubuque Fighting Saints News Release
Dubuque, IA - The Dubuque Fighting Saints have finalized a donation in partnership with Medical Associates of over $1,000 to the American Heart Society.
"Cardiovascular disease is the No. 1 killer of men and women," said Cathy Brandt, a Development Director with the American Heart Association. :With the support of organizations such as Medical Associates Clinic & Health Plans and the Dubuque Fighting Saints, the American Heart Association is able to continue to fight for longer, healthier lives by funding research, providing education and advocating for equitable health for all."
A grand total of $1,316 was raised when the Fighting Saints hosted the Cedar Rapids RoughRiders for "I Heart Hockey Night" on February 11th. Money was raised through several initiatives at the game including a 50/50 raffle.
"During my son's first eight months of life, we experienced care at four different hospitals across the country," said Stephanie R., a mother of a family who this money impacts. "[We] met with more than 15 Cardiologists, and underwent procedures with five Cardiothoracic Surgeons to receive the cardiac care that he desperately needed. Without the research, advocacy, and education that the American Heart Associates provides, my son wouldn't be here today. I am thankful every single day for the American Heart Association."
Lisa K, another mother who's son is battling a birth defect added, "My son Ben was born with Tricuspid Atresia, and he only has the left side of his heart to pump the blood in his body. Ben had three open heart surgeries prior to his 4th birthday and while this was a very frightening time for our family, we were reassured by the research done by the American Heart Association to create protocols of care for kids like Ben. The Surgeons, Cardiologists and nurses knew what the "standard of care" was for each procedure on a medically complex child. Today Ben is 17 years old, and he takes 2 medications daily to help his heart pump more efficiently and reduce the pressure in his lungs. He gets a very thorough checkup each year with all his specialists to make sure his health is stable. We are so grateful for the American Heart Association and their research as it has helped Ben live a full life."
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