Athletes Have Heart is a passionate program dedicated to uniting entrepreneurship, sports, and heart health. Founded by Ragan Lynch, a three-time open heart surgery survivor and former athlete, our mission is to promote entrepreneurship, raise awareness, educate, and conduct screenings for sudden cardiac arrest (SCA) among athletes.
Our collaboration with the MCORE Foundation located in Columbus, OH allows us to provide essential screenings while empowering the athlete, community, and supporters. Through our unique fundraising Ambassador Program, we offer symbolic bracelets to sell that make a stylish statement and signify a commitment to preventing SCA and promoting heart wellness.
Get Your Bracelet or Become an Ambassador and join us in creating a safer environment and brighter future for young athletes—one heartbeat at a time.
Until it’s possible to predict tragedy, there is only prevention.
~MCore Foundation
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What is SCA?
Understanding Sudden Cardiac Arrest (SCA)
Sudden Cardiac Arrest (SCA): A Silent Threat to Athletes Sudden Cardiac Arrest (SCA) is a life-threatening condition that strikes without warning, even in seemingly healthy individuals, including athletes. Unlike a heart attack caused by blocked arteries, SCA occurs when the heart’s electrical system fails, stopping the heart’s rhythm and leading to unconsciousness or death within minutes if untreated.
The leading cause of SCA in athletes is hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM), a thickening of the heart muscle that obstructs blood flow. Shockingly, SCA claims a life every 90 seconds, and a young athlete succumbs to it every 3 days, surpassing deaths from breast cancer annually.
SCA is the top cause of death among student-athletes, with 1 in 300 children unknowingly living with a heart condition. Early detection and immediate access to care, such as defibrillation, can save lives.
Athletes Have Heart, in partnership with MCore Foundation, is dedicated to raising awareness, educating communities, and offering heart screenings at events to detect risks and protect lives. Together, we strive to prevent this silent killer from claiming more athletes.
How to Get Started
JOIN our Athletes Have Heart Ambassador Program
Our program empowers students to fundraise with purpose by selling trendy, stretchy bracelets featuring the Athletes Have Heart logo. Students earn personal commissions and contribute to their schools, teams, or organizations, with parents also having the opportunity to participate and support athletic expenses. Proceeds help fund life-saving heart screenings and awareness events.
Fundraising with Purpose
By selling symbolic bracelets, athletes and supporters raise funds to support screenings, education, and the prevention of Sudden Cardiac Arrest (SCA).
Raising Awareness
We educate athletes, families, and communities about SCA, its risks, and the importance of early detection through campaigns and materials.
Heart Screenings
In partnership with the MCORE Foundation, we provide athletes with comprehensive heart screenings to detect potential risks early and ensure their safety.
Community Engagement
We involve families, coaches, schools, and organizations in workshops and events to promote heart health and encourage participation.
Championing Change
Together, we’re building a movement to protect athletes and prevent SCA, creating a future where heart health is a priority.
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Stay Informed & Engaged: News & Updates
Discover the latest insights, stories, and events related to Athletes Have Heart. Our news and updates section is your go-to source for valuable information, inspiring stories, and updates on our initiatives. Whether it’s sharing important facts about heart health, recapping successful events, or spotlighting the achievements of our community members, this space is designed to keep you connected and engaged with our mission. Stay informed, stay inspired, and join us in making a difference for athletes’ heart health.
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