American Heart Association - Wisconsin

09/04/2026

We are now just weeks away from the 2026 Southeast Wisconsin Heart and Stroke Walk, set for Saturday, Sept. 26, at Henry Maier Park on the Summerfest Grounds! Thank you to the crew at the The Morning Blend TMJ4 for having our featured survivor, former Milwaukee Wave championship soccer coach Keith Tozer, on this morning's show to share his story and talk about the walk!

Check out the link to the interview here!

https://bit.ly/4gRJGxQ

For more about the Heart and Stroke Walk and to register, visit https://bit.ly/4gQ9uub!

09/04/2026

We are so proud to highlight this young man, Ethan Johnson, the son of Terrell and Marilee, Woodville, who finished NUMBER ONE in the entire state last year for the American Heart Association's Kids Heart Challenge and helped Greenfield Elementary School in the Baldwin-Woodville Area School District reach the TOP SPOT in the nation as well!

Ethan raised more than $6,300 in his sixth year with Kids Heart Challenge!

For Ethan, being part of the Kids Heart Challenge had a personal touch as well, with several family members affected by heart conditions, including both grandfathers and his dad.

"In fifth grade, my dad had a heart attack," Ethan said. "I wanted to raise more money because of it."

Ethan also took great pride in seeing his school vault to the top spot in the nation. Several fellow Greenfield students also earned All-Star status for their fundraising efforts.

"(That) made me feel special and happy!" Ethan said. "I loved receiving the 'Hall of Fame' plaque from American Heart during Greenfield's KHC celebration. Also, after meeting Finn (from Finn's Mission), we have become friends."

What a tremendous message! Thank you, Ethan, for all your continued hard work for our mission!❤️

09/04/2026

SAVE THE DATE!

The 2027 Madison Go Red for Women Luncheon returns on Friday, February 12 at Monona Terrace.

Go Red for Women is where community, connection and purpose come together to support the fight against heart disease and stroke, the leading health threats facing women. Join us as we celebrate survivors, inspire action and work together to improve women's heart health.

Learn more: Heart.org/MadisonGoRed

09/03/2026

What if the person who saves a life tomorrow is sitting in a Wisconsin classroom today?

The American Heart Association is helping equip students with critical lifesaving skills, including Hands-Only CPR, so they can be prepared to respond during a cardiac emergency. This WKOW story highlights the importance of bringing CPR education into schools and creating safer communities for everyone.

MADISON (WKOW) - More than 350,000 people in the United States experience cardiac arrest outside of a hospital each year, and schools across Wisconsin are teaching students how to respond

09/03/2026

A sudden cardiac arrest can happen to anyone, anywhere, at any time. When it happens at school, preparation can mean the difference between life and death.

More than 23,000 children experience cardiac arrest outside of a hospital each year in the United States. Cardiac Emergency Response Plans (CERPs) help schools respond quickly and effectively, increasing survival rates by 50% or more.

We're working to make CERPs a requirement in Wisconsin public schools, but we need your voice. Join our advocacy efforts and help ensure every Wisconsin school is prepared to respond when seconds matter most.

Take action today and support lifesaving legislation for Wisconsin students: https://bit.ly/4iQdywW

09/03/2026

We are hiring at the Milwaukee American Heart Association office! We currently have an opening for a Development Coordinator! For more information and to apply, visit https://bit.ly/3TK5VxG!

09/02/2026

Leaders of Impact is a 7-week nationwide competition that brings together passionate community leaders to make a lasting difference in the fight against heart disease and stroke. Over the course of the campaign, nominees and their Impact Teams will educate their communities about heart disease and advocate for health while raising essential funds for lifesaving research.

The 2026 Leaders of Impact campaigns in Madison and Milwaukee kick off on September 17th and end on November 4th.

Click here to learn more about the campaign: https://leadersofimpact.heart.org/

09/02/2026

Grab your friends and family, lace up your walking shoes and join us for the 2026 Madison Heart Walk on Sept. 26 at McKee Farms Park in Fitchburg!

Together, we'll celebrate survivors, honor loved ones, learn lifesaving skills and take steps toward a future with longer, healthier lives. Whether you're walking for someone you love, yourself or simply want to make a difference, every step helps create hope for every heartbeat.

Register today! MadisonWiHeartWalk.org

09/01/2026

33 years. 1 incredible legacy.

The Bert Blain Memorial Heart Walk has been a Janesville tradition since 1993, bringing generations together to support healthier lives and stronger communities.

Whether you've walked every year or are joining us for the first time, you're helping continue a legacy of hope, action and lifesaving impact. We'll see you Sept. 20!

Register today at RockCountyHeartWalk.org!

09/01/2026

Please join us in congratulating this young man, Andrew Boylen, the son of Ryan and Sarah, Elkhorn, who earned another American Heart Association Kids Heart Challenge All-Star honor for the 2025-26 school year!

Andrew, who is entering sixth grade this fall at Elkhorn Area Middle School, received his latest honor as a fifth grader at West Side Elementary School! He has been a longtime contributor to our Kids Heart Challenge program, as he began his efforts with us as a kindergarten student!

"Andrew likes being a part of the KHC to honor his older brother, Gabe, who was born with a Congenital Heart Defect and has endured multiple heart surgeries and hospital stays," Sarah Boylen said.

Thank you, Andrew, for your continued efforts with the Kids Heart Challenge! Best of luck as you transition into a new school this year!❤️