Hello Friends,

We hope this newsletter finds you well! It’s been an exciting summer and the start of fall, and we have so much to share. October is an exceptional month for me and my family. My birthday is on the 13th, and my heart transplant anniversary is on the 8th. This year, we’re thrilled to celebrate our inaugural “Heart of a Giant Day” on Saturday, October 12th, marking a significant milestone for the foundation.

Now onto matters of the Organization

Team HGF on sites, including under a storm.

Team HGF Lunch Meeting September 2024

Event Highlights

Living with Hypertension Updates

The link between mental health and physical health

Dan Meyers via Unsplash.

Lewis Howe emphasizes the link between mental and physical health, highlighting the impact of anxiety and depression on hypertension and weight management. He stresses the importance of a holistic approach involving mental health providers, nutritionists, and physicians and recommends engaging in enjoyable activities and maintaining a positive mindset.

Read the Article Here.

✨Wellness Tip of the Month✨

New Blog Contributor: Welcoming Anya Willis!

First Post: 10 Family-Friendly Fitness Ideas for All Ages.

Photo by Werner Pfennig on Pexels

From our newest contributor, Anya, the blog post offers various activities for families to stay active indoors and outdoors. It also encourages medical check-ups and supports the Heart of a Giant Foundation for early cardiac risk detection. Be sure to follow her for more insightful articles. Read Article Here.

✨Health Alert: Pediatric hypertension ✨

Pediatric hypertension is a growing health issue that often goes unnoticed but can lead to serious long-term consequences for children if left unchecked.

Dr. Dee Dee Dynamo’s Hyper Tension Take Down tackles this problem head-on, making the complex topic of high blood pressure understandable and engaging for young readers. Through the adventure of Dr. Dee Dee and her team, children learn how to protect their hearts, brains, and kidneys by managing blood pressure, adopting healthy habits, and preventing hypertension.

This book by Dr Oneeka Williams also serves as a valuable tool for families, fostering crucial conversations around health and empowering them to take proactive steps toward well-being.

Dr Oneeka is an award-winning author and urologic surgeon who uses my scalpel as a pen to write world-changing books…

Read More @ www.drdeedeedynamo.com

Closing Thoughs

We are incredibly thankful for the continued support from our partners, including the Massachusetts Department of Public Health, the Lenny Zakim Fund, Boston Scientific, The Boston Foundation, Foley Hoag Foundation, Cambridge Savings, the Adelard A. and Valeda Lea Roy Foundation, and other organizations, as well as many individuals like you. Your contributions have been instrumental in helping us achieve our goals, and we look forward to even more growth as we head toward the end of the year.

Thank you for being part of our journey. We are excited to see you at our Walk!

In health,

Somaneh Bouba Diemé  

Founder & Director

Heart of a Giant Foundation

P.S.: Don’t forget to sign up for our community celebration and walk for heart health! Let’s end the year strong by making a difference together. See you soon!