Leaders of
Impact

What is Leaders of Impact?

Leaders of Impact offers you the opportunity to forge a lasting legacy in the fight against heart disease, the leading cause of death worldwide. Join a nationwide network of passionate, competitive, and influential leaders committed to driving significant change. 

Legacy in action. Over a 7-week competition, you and your Impact Team will educate your community about heart disease, advocate for health, and raise essential funds for lifesaving research. At the end of the campaign, one standout nominee will be celebrated as the local Leaders of Impact winner, and the top nominee nationwide will be named the National Leaders of Impact Winner. 

Meet the moment. Step up and be a pivotal force in transforming heart health. Your local impact drives national change, creating a healthier future for everyone, everywhere. 

Congratulations!

2025 Leaders of Impact Winner Laura Merrick
Bold Heart

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Meet Our 2025 Centennial Club!

Patrick Arlantico
Patrick Arlantico
Leaders of Impact
San Francisco Bay Area, CA
Michael Feeney
Michael Feeney
Leaders of Impact
Pittsburgh, PA
Todd Fleming
Todd Fleming
Leaders of Impact
Pittsburgh, PA
Laura Merrick
Laura Merrick
Leaders of Impact
Chicago, IL
Michael Openlander
Michael Openlander
Leaders of Impact
Houston, TX
Sarah Starry
Sarah Starry
Leaders of Impact
Houston, TX
Meet our past Centennial Club Winners here.
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For 100 years, we've been fighting heart disease and stroke, striving to save and improve lives.
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12
Million

People Reached by Nutrition Improvements in 44 Countries

$5.9
Billion

Invested in Research Since 1949, Second Only to the Federal Government

22
Million

People Trained in CPR Each Year