American Heart Association -- New Hampshire

06/08/2026

That’s a wrap! 🎉 The Torch Journey is complete, and after five inspiring stops and 10 powerful weeks, M&T Bank, Metro Walls, HCA Healthcare in New Hampshire/Catholic Medical Center, Elliot Hospital and Health System, and Dartmouth Health raised an incredible $32,943.85 💪❤️ and rallied hundreds of employees to support our lifesaving mission by learning Hands-Only CPR 🙌
👏 Congratulations to Dartmouth Health for raising over $10,600 and taking home the 🏆 Torch Trophy at the May 31st Heart Walk!
Together, you are helping create a community ready to save lives ❤️🫀

06/08/2026

Dr. Jesse Adams was playing a solo round of golf – hoping months of lessons would pay off -- when his heart stopped.

Alexis Haller and her father, Dr. Dale Haller, an intensive care pulmonologist, were in the group behind Jesse. Alexis saw him collapse. They jumped into the golf cart and floored it to Jesse’s side. Dale found Jesse, his longtime friend and colleague, unresponsive and not breathing. Alexis called 911 and Dale started Hands-Only CPR.

Dale performed chest compressions for 12 minutes. Emergency responders arrived and took over, using a defibrillator to restart Jesse’s heart. Finally, about 28 minutes after Jesse collapsed, he had a stable pulse.

At 65, and after 30 years of treating patients with heart problems, Jesse now found himself the heart patient.

The next day, doctors implanted a defibrillator in his chest, a small device that monitors his heart and can shock it back into rhythm if needed. They never determined what caused Jesse’s cardiac arrest

A cardiologist, Jesse had always followed the same advice he gave his patients: exercise regularly and eat a heart-healthy diet. Although he was slightly overweight, he tried being diligent about his health because of a family history of heart disease.

“I thought I was doing absolutely everything I could to not have something like this happen,” said Jesse, a past president of the American Heart Association’s Kentuckiana Metro chapter.

“Despite that, I had a cardiac arrest. The only thing that saved me was, just by dumb luck, I had somebody within eyesight who knew how to do CPR.”

When a cardiac arrest happens, immediate CPR can double or triple the chances of surviving. You don’t need medical training to perform Hands-Only CPR. If you see a teen or adult collapse, call 911 and push hard and fast in the center of the chest.

Read Jesse's Story From the Heart: http://spr.ly/6180B8SAXk

06/07/2026

Cardiac arrest can happen anywhere. When someone close by steps in, survival chances can double or even triple.

You don’t need medical training to save a life with CPR. You need knowledge, courage and willingness to act. The power is in your hands.

06/06/2026

❤️ A Windham, NH mom's story of survival, strength & second chances ❤️
This past February, at just 38 years old — and only three months after welcoming newborn twins — Kendra Mangano Cunningham went into cardiac arrest in the middle of the night.
Her husband heard her collapse, called 911, and performed CPR for 10 minutes until first responders arrived. An AED was used to shock her heart back into rhythm — saving her life.
But this wasn’t the first time her family faced something like this.
Just a few years earlier, Kendra’s younger sister, Kayla Messana, went into cardiac arrest at only 31 — in the middle of the night. She, too, survived because someone acted fast and started CPR.
Two sisters. Two sudden cardiac arrests. No clear explanation.
Despite extensive testing, doctors still don’t know exactly why this happened, though they suspect a genetic link.
Today, Kendra is home — recovering, embracing her second chance, and caring for her three young children, including her newborn twins. 🫶
💡 Here’s the reality: Most cardiac arrests happen at home. The person you save could be someone you love.
👉 Be ready to act. Learn Hands-Only CPR and join the Nation of Lifesavers:
www.heart.org/nation

06/05/2026

💙 What an inspiring day at the ! 💙
Nearly 500 incredible Granite Staters came together with one powerful purpose—helping more people live longer, healthier lives. Thanks to this amazing community, we’ve already raised an outstanding $139,000 (and counting! 🎉).
But we’re not done yet… there’s still time to make an impact and help us reach our goal! Every step, every dollar, and every supporter makes a difference.
👉 Join us in the fight for healthier hearts: http://spr.ly/6184B8smPu

06/04/2026

When cardiac arrest happens, acting quickly can make all the difference. All you need to be a hero is knowledge, courage and willingness to act.

is an opportunity to refresh your CPR skills or learn the two simple steps of Hands-Only CPR. If you see a teen or adult collapse, call 911 and push hard and fast in the center of the chest.

06/03/2026

June 1–7 is National CPR & AED Awareness Week.
New Hampshire Executive Councilor John Stephen is alive today because a stranger knew CPR.
During a routine morning run, his heart suddenly stopped. A passerby — trained just one week earlier — immediately began CPR while another called 911. Those first minutes saved his life.
Most cardiac arrests happen outside hospitals, and survival depends on bystanders.
Councilor Stephen encourages everyone to learn CPR, refresh their skills, and be ready — because when seconds count, you could save a life. http://spr.ly/6188B8XRju

I’m alive because a stranger knew CPR. Here’s why that matters May 27, 2026 by Brenda Vitali by John Stephen John Stephen, R-Manchester, represents District 4 on the New Hampshire Executive Council On the morning of November 30, I laced up my sneakers and went out for a jog in Anna Maria, Florid...

06/01/2026

Thank you to everyone who supported yesterday's and especially to Levi Skarupa for bravely sharing his story! Here is WMUR-TV's coverage of the event.

More than $125,000 was raised for the American Heart Association during the New Hampshire Heart Walk on Sunday.

06/01/2026

CPR Week starts June 1, but don’t wait to learn the two simple steps of Hands-Only CPR. If a teen or adult collapses, call 911 and push hard and fast in the center of the chest. In a cardiac emergency, anyone can help save a life.

05/31/2026

Bicycles that offer an electric boost have zoomed in popularity. They make riding easier, but do they help your health and fitness?

A few studies have looked at the exercise benefits of e-bikes. The findings suggest that an e-bike rider is still working hard enough for the activity to count as moderate intensity, and that riders don’t seem to be using e-bikes to replace other forms of exercise.

So while a traditional bike might provide a more intense workout, e-bikes can encourage people to ride longer – or maybe open possibilities for people who would never mount an unpowered bike.

Remember, any movement is a win for heart health.