More than 24,000 North Carolinians lost their lives to heart disease and stroke last year. Thousands more now live with disabilities from these diseases. Thanks to the bold and generous leadership of our corporate sponsors, a healthier future awaits. From the investment of over $10 million in research grants at Triangle institutions to CPR courses and physical activity programs in local schools, the American Heart Association is investing the support of our sponsors into building healthier lives free of cardiovascular diseases and stroke for the people of the Triangle community.