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Author: David Kuluva

Demystifying Heart Health: Knowing the Difference Between Heart Attack and Heartburn

[vc_row full_width=”stretch_row” css=”.vc_custom_1697236158536{margin-bottom: 0px !important;padding-top: 20px !important;padding-bottom: 20px !important;}”][vc_column css=”.vc_custom_1578656655697{margin-bottom: 0px !important;padding-top: 0px !important;padding-bottom: 0px !important;}”][vc_column_text css_animation=”none”] As parents, it’s natural to have concerns about our heart health, and one of the most common sources of confusion is the interchangeable use of the terms “heart attack” and “sudden cardiac arrest.” Fortunately, understanding this terminology mix-up […]

Candid Confessions: Emma McVey Opens Up About Her Heart Diagnosis – A Story of Strength and Resilience

[vc_row full_width=”stretch_row” css=”.vc_custom_1697235161613{margin-bottom: 0px !important;padding-top: 20px !important;padding-bottom: 20px !important;}”][vc_column offset=”vc_col-lg-6 vc_col-md-6 vc_col-xs-12″][vc_column_text css_animation=”none”] Atrial Septal Defect (ASD) is a prevalent type of congenital heart condition often uncovered through My HeartCheck. While many ASDs are small and relatively benign, some can present significant risks. In this blog post, we delve into a personal account that sheds […]

Heart Health in Focus: Bixby Students Lead the Way with Preventative Screenings

[vc_row full_width=”stretch_row” css=”.vc_custom_1697308892652{margin-bottom: 0px !important;padding-top: 20px !important;padding-bottom: 20px !important;}”][vc_column offset=”vc_col-lg-6 vc_col-md-6 vc_col-xs-12″][vc_column_text css_animation=”none”]At ATS, our dedication to the health and well-being of children and families across the states where we operate is unwavering. Our My-HeartCheck® program stands as a testament to this ongoing commitment. Through collaborative efforts with nonprofit organizations, we’ve significantly impacted over 12,000 […]

Understanding Heart Rates: Distinguishing Between Normal & Dangerous Rhythms

[vc_row full_width=”stretch_row” css=”.vc_custom_1697232817021{margin-bottom: 0px !important;padding-top: 60px !important;padding-bottom: 60px !important;}”][vc_column offset=”vc_col-lg-6 vc_col-md-6 vc_col-xs-12″][vc_column_text css_animation=”none” css=”.vc_custom_1697228538410{margin-top: 0px !important;margin-bottom: 0px !important;padding-top: 0px !important;padding-bottom: 0px !important;}”] What is a Dangerous Heart Rate? [/vc_column_text][gem_divider margin_top=”30″][vc_column_text css_animation=”none”]Have you ever wondered if your heart rate is within the normal range? Your heart rate, the number of times your heart beats in a […]

Unveiling the Intricacies: How Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy Appears Inside the Body

[vc_row full_width=”stretch_row” css=”.vc_custom_1697233918848{padding-top: 20px !important;padding-bottom: 20px !important;}”][vc_column css=”.vc_custom_1578656655697{margin-bottom: 0px !important;padding-top: 0px !important;padding-bottom: 0px !important;}”][gem_divider margin_top=”20″][vc_column_text css_animation=”none”] The options available to Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM) patients in cardiovascular treatments have brought about a remarkable shift in their outlook. Mortality due to this condition has significantly decreased, offering new hope for those affected. In this blog post, we’ll […]

Damar Hamlin’s Inspiring Journey: From Cardiac Arrest on the Field to Recovery

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] The rematch between the Buffalo Bills and the Cincinnati Bengals on January 2, 2023, in a divisional playoff game, brought emotions. A few weeks ago, these two teams met on Monday Night Football in a game that would become unforgettable for a heart-stopping incident. Damar Hamlin’s cardiac arrest unfolded before millions of viewers, making […]

Athletic Testing Solutions (My Heart Check): JCCC KSBDC’s Emerging Business of the Year

[vc_row full_width=”stretch_row” css=”.vc_custom_1697213242590{margin-bottom: 0px !important;padding-top: 120px !important;padding-bottom: 100px !important;}”][vc_column offset=”vc_col-lg-6 vc_col-md-6 vc_col-xs-12″][vc_column_text css_animation=”none” css=”.vc_custom_1697216287666{margin-top: 0px !important;margin-bottom: 0px !important;padding-top: 0px !important;padding-bottom: 0px !important;}”] Emerging business of the year 2016 [/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css_animation=”none” css=”.vc_custom_1697216262665{margin-top: 0px !important;margin-bottom: 0px !important;padding-top: 0px !important;padding-bottom: 0px !important;}”] My Heart Check [/vc_column_text][gem_divider margin_top=”60″][vc_column_text css_animation=”none”]In response to the rising prevalence of heart abnormalities in children, […]

Safeguarding Young Hearts: AAP’s Call for Widespread Cardiac Screenings

[vc_row full_width=”stretch_row” css=”.vc_custom_1697234493696{margin-bottom: 0px !important;padding-top: 20px !important;padding-bottom: 20px !important;}”][vc_column css=”.vc_custom_1578656655697{margin-bottom: 0px !important;padding-top: 0px !important;padding-bottom: 0px !important;}”][vc_column_text css_animation=”none”] In a pioneering move, the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) has issued new guidelines that call for universal cardiac screenings for all children. These guidelines underscore the urgency of early detection of conditions that could potentially lead to […]

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.