There is Hope: Peter’s Story
My wife and I are in our early 60’s, enjoying quiet semi-retirement, and two delightful little granddaughters. We are active gardeners, walkers and love entertaining friends and family in our [...]
We can Figure out a Solution if We put our Hearts and Minds Together | Roger’s Story
Hi, I am Roger Z. , a 64-year-old with an Lp(a) level around 275 nm/l. I will share my story in 4 parts: Discovery, Frustration, Acceptance and Drive. [...]
We were told it just ran in our family: Misty’s Story
My story started at 11 when my dad had his first heart attack. He was jogging and I was riding my bike beside him. He was a seemingly healthy [...]
I’m Rare, But I’m Not Alone: Sydney’s HoFH Story
When I think about how I discovered I had Homozygous Familial Hypercholesterolemia (HoFH), I can't help but be grateful. I was diagnosed with HoFH by accident—and thank God I was. [...]
A Heartbreaking Loss, A Life-Saving Discovery: The Legacy of My Son
Losing a child is a pain that no parent should ever have to endure. But when that loss comes unexpectedly—out of nowhere, with no warning signs—it’s even more jarring. I [...]
Your Family Might be Like Mine: Caity’s FH Story
When I was 2 years old, I was diagnosed with Familial Hypercholesterolemia. What an early start! From then on, I was already way different from theother kids. I couldn't have [...]
My Dancing Heart: Susan’s Story
My assistant looked up as I walked past her desk. “Are you having trouble breathing?” she asked. “Shouldn’t you call your doctor?” “I tried - they’re gone for the day.” [...]
Dr. Larry Sperling Named CMO
Family Heart Foundation® Names Dr. Laurence S. Sperling as Chief Medical Officer The Family Heart Foundation announces Dr. Laurence S. Sperling as the incoming Chief Medical [...]
Life saving medicine still being denied
Access to Prescribed PCSK9 Inhibitors Remains a Significant Barrier Leaving Patients at Risk for Heart Attacks and Strokes Family Heart Foundation Research Shows Insurance Coverage is an [...]
Why I Race: My Story Could Have Been Different
My mother died of a heart attack when she was just 46 years old. It was the late 1960s, and I was a young kid – just 13 years [...]
