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StoryJanuary 1, 2026A Letter as We Welcome 2026
Reflecting on our impact and sharing our bold vision for the year ahead
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GivingDecember 2, 2025Giving Tuesday 2025: A Global Day of Generosity
Join us in building healthier communities through the power of collective giving
Read more →- Survivor's GuideJuly 25, 2025
Living With Heart Disease: A Survivor's Guide
A candid look into life before and after diagnosis, this guide offers practical tools, emotional insights, and daily habits to help others live fully with heart disease.
Read more → - Healthcare EquityJuly 22, 2025
Designing Care with Dignity
Exploring how empathy, equity, and lived experience can transform health care systems to center the dignity of every patient, starting at the design level.
Read more → - Personal StoryJuly 22, 2025
Lessons from an LVAD
Six years with a mechanical heart taught me more than medicine ever could, here are the lessons in resilience, routine, and radical hope.
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StoryFebruary 28, 20252025 Boston Community Heart Walk: A Season of Gratitude
Celebrating community, connection, and the shared commitment to cardiovascular health equity
Read more →- Health EducationMay 25, 2024
12 Common Heart Health Mistakes, and How to Avoid Them
The subject of heart health can be overwhelming (and frankly a little scary). We all know we have to eat clean and exercise to have a healthy ticker. But there are also a few things you may be doing wrong right now that are sure to give you
Read more → - PodcastMay 25, 2024
From Professional Basketball to LVAD: George Boakye-Yiadom's Unexpected Journey
George was a professional basketball player in Russia when he experienced a sharp pain in his chest and was diagnosed with heart failure. He was quickly put on a Balloon Pump and then an LVAD. During this difficult time, his wife Ivy found
Read more → - Health EducationMarch 21, 2024
Understanding the Link Between Stress and Heart Health
Stress is an undeniable part of modern life, and its impact on our overall health, including heart health, is significant. Let's explore the scientific mechanisms involved and provide practical tips for managing stress.
Read more → - Featured MediaMarch 20, 2024
My WebMD Article – Lifestyle Changes I Had To Make With Chronic Heart Failure
Early in the year, Keri Wiginton, a health writer for WebMD, reached out to me. She wanted to tell the story of how someone with heart failure made lifestyle changes to help manage their condition. Who better than the Heart of a Giant himse
Read more → - StoryNovember 22, 2023
Nutrition, Weight Loss and Asking for Help
This month brought a new (positive) milestone as my weight finally dropped below 250, which is still only 1/3 of my overall weight loss goal. Still, a 13 pound loss is something to celebrate, just not to excess!
Read more → - PodcastJuly 7, 2023
Inspiring Journey From Heart Failure to Transplant: A Chat With John Sanson
He is an inspiration to many, having shed over 100 pounds, and is currently working in the coffee industry and producing a documentary series. He is now facing $50,000 worth of medical debt due to the high cost of doctor visits but is thank
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