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One-half million children in the US have some form of cardiac problem; 1 in 100, and approximately 9,500 of those children (under 18 years old) experience sudden cardiac arrest (SCA) each year.
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Undetected Heart Conditions Claim the Lives of OVER 7,000 Kids Every Year
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Through Strategic Partnerships, Strive has Contributed to Testing over 19,000 Kids for Undiagnosed Heart Conditions!

PROTECTING OUR YOUTH

OUR MISSION

Our mission is to give every child the chance for a healthy future by funding and promoting access to life-saving heart screenings that identify hidden heart conditions and protect young hearts through awareness and prevention.

OUR IMPACT

Strive for Life’s current strategy is to sponsor heart screenings for youth ages 8 to 18. This sponsorship provides financial assistance that helps offset the cost of testing. LEARN MORE

What ARE
THE ISSUES?

It is estimated to be over 40,000 annually (1 in 100). While initial efforts to screen babies at birth have improved over the years, many conditions are still missed, and some only develop as kids grow into their teens.
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HOW TO TAKE
ACTION?

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WHERE TO
FIND TESTING?

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Be a MEMBER OF
Our Community
The Strive for Life Foundation is looking for some new active members to join our team. Contact us today out if you’re interested in learning more about our cause.

STRIVE EVENTS

Our Strive for Life events play a pivotal role in our mission to raise funds and awareness for heart testing in children and youth, directly contributing to the well-being of our young generation through community participation.

HEART OF THE MISSION

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Michael Catterson
Jenks High School | Tulsa, OK
Head Athletic Trainer

“ATS was great from start to finish in the services they provided. From our initial meeting and the planning process, David and his staff were easy to work with. Before and after the event, we received nothing but positive feedback from the parents of our student-athletes. Being able to offer these services at a reasonable price was a big selling point for our parents. I would 100% recommend this service to any of my colleagues.”

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Angie
Mother

“I wanted to send a note about my daughter Grace. She had open-heart surgery to fix a half-dollar-size hole in her heart at Children’s Mercy. Every surgeon and cardiologist we talked to said she needed a transplant in 4 to 5 years because of the damage done to her heart by the hole. Your test saved her life, and we are forever grateful. We will be advocates of this testing continuing. If there is anything we can do to help, please let us know.”

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Matt Johnson
Shawnee Mission School District
Athletic Director (Former)

I enjoy working with David and Eric from ATS. The service they provide is necessary, credible, and, to be honest, lifesaving. ATS performs these simple and non invasive tests in a secure and stress free manner at a fraction of the cost of having them done through your doctor. And what you get in return is a level of peace of mind that you can’t put a price tag on. I believe this to be a service that every school in America should take advantage of.

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Margie
Mother

I brought my three children to your ATS HeartCheck on January 9, 2018. The tests detected an ASD in my 10 year-old daughter’s heart.  Due to the ATS Heart Check testing, we were able to catch the ASD early enough, and Children’s Mercy Hospital performed a surgical procedure too implant a device to repair the hole in her heart.  My daughter is doing great! As I’ve told our family and friends, who are now scheduling their children for the screening, for 30 minutes and the cost of a pair of good running shoes, the testing is well worth it!

SCHEDULE YOUR CHILD’S HEARTCHECK (Comprehensive Youth Heart Screening)

How TO REGISTER

Obtaining vital testing for your child is now incredibly convenient, streamlining registration, locating a testing site, and providing you with peace of mind. Here’s how to make it a reality!

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Choose Your State + Nearest Testing Location!

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Choose Appointment Time + Date per Child!

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Provide Parent/Guardian Info per Child!

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Complete Payment for Appointment(s)!

WANT TO GET INVOLVED?

At Strive for Life Foundation, we invite passionate individuals to join our mission and help us make a difference. If you have the ambition to contribute towards creating positive change in your community – reach out today!

Don’t hesitate to contact us directly via email at info@striveforlife.org or connect with us to discuss your specific interests in getting involved. We’ll happily set up a call to explore your desire to participate further.

Our Relationship with My HeartCheck

The Strive for Life Foundation exists to help protect children from undiagnosed heart conditions by expanding access to professional heart screenings, especially in high-need  communities.

  • My HeartCheck provides the clinically based heart screening services for youth, including EKGs and echocardiograms with medical review by pediatric cardiologists.

  • Strive for Life Foundation raises charitable funds to help ensure that cost is not a barrier for families or communities in need.

The two organizations are separate and independently governed, with distinct roles:

  • My HeartCheck operates as a medical services provider.

  • Strive for Life Foundation determines how and where charitable funds are used to support screenings.

Charitable contributions to Strive for Life Foundation may be used to:

  • Provide financial assistance to qualifying families through an application-based aid program

  • Support fully funded heart screening events in high-need communities.

When Strive for Life Foundation supports screenings, it does so under a written service agreement at fair market value, just as it would with any qualified provider. This structure ensures transparency, accountability, and responsible stewardship of donor funds.

This approach allows us to:

  • Deliver high-quality medical screenings efficiently

  • Target charitable dollars to families and communities with the greatest need

  • Maintain clear accountability and separation between charitable fundraising and medical service delivery

Our focus is simple: helping more children receive life-saving heart screenings.