My life after a heart attack has been hard, but I’m grateful to be here to talk about it. I discovered more perseverance than I knew I had.
I was only 24. I was in the process of planning my wedding and excited about my future. Until one day, I had tightness in my chest and general discomfort. I … Read More →
All On My Shoulders but Out of My Hands
Hi. My name is Mackenzie Ames, and I have familial hypercholesterolemia (FH) and elevated lipoprotein(a), also known as Lp(a).
I’m also the Content Manager for the Family Heart Foundation. I started this job (that I love) on August 31, 2022, so I would be enrolled … Read More →
You made it possible!
Our champion racers, generous family matching benefactors, and hundreds of caring donors raised $225,077!
41 individuals and 12 teams virtually raced across the nation during the month of November to increase understanding of inherited cardiovascular disease in the Race to … Read More →
Donating Tips from the Family Heart Foundation
Studies consistently show that giving makes you feel good. The body responds by producing “happy chemicals like dopamine, endorphins, and oxytocin. So why not do something that is scientifically proven to make you happier?
It can be more than click and … Read More →
For Jude and Patrick, the Race to Save More Families and More Hearts was a way to raise awareness and connect as cousins. “I think it’s helped us get closer and it’s really been nice,” says Jude.
“We’re raising the amount of distance between me and Patrick”
The teenage boys … Read More →
On November 5th, in the company of leading pharmaceutical companies, healthcare systems, and researchers, we shared the amazing progress the Family Heart Foundation has made in its efforts to save generations of families affected by familial hypercholesterolemia (FH) and elevated Lipoprotein(a), also … Read More →
The Race to Save More Families More Hearts has begun, and we have some great races going on across the familial hypercholesterolemia (FH) and lipoprotein(a), also known as Lp(a), communities.
One such race is Charlotte’s. She’s using her social media and in-person classes at her New York yoga … Read More →
New Data and Findings
The American Heart Association’s (AHA) 2022 Scientific Session was held in Chicago from November 4-6. This is one of the premier scientific meetings of the year with over 10,000 clinicians and researchers in attendance, Sessions focused on the latest research and insights to … Read More →
The First in Line for Every Cholesterol-Lowering Treatment
Stacey has known she had familial hypercholesterolemia (FH) since she was a child. “My dad had his first heart attack when he was 36,” she says. “And at that time, his cholesterol was so high the doctors couldn’t measure it.”
They … Read More →
Knowing the difference can save a life
November is National Healthy Skin Month so it feels like the right time to address a common misconception in the world of familial hypercholesterolemia (FH). Many of the stories that come from our Family Heart community involve a trip to the dermatologist.
What … Read More →
