About Leaders of Impact

Why Get Involved with 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 meaningful change.

Each year, a select group of changemakers across the country is nominated to participate in this signature fundraising competition. Over seven weeks, nominees rally their networks to form an Impact Team, set bold goals and take action—educating their communities, advocating for health and raising essential funds to support the lifesaving work of the American Heart Association.

At the end of the campaign, the nominee whose network makes the greatest impact in each market will be named the local Leaders of Impact winner. The nominee who drives the largest impact nationwide will be named the National Leaders of Impact Winner.

Step up and be a pivotal force in transforming heart health. Your local impact fuels national change—because where someone lives should not determine how long they live. Together, we are a relentless force for health and hope.

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Campaign Timeline
9/18
Campaign Kick Off
The 2024 Leaders of Impact campaign, a 7-week competition, launches in communities across the country on Thursday, October 17th. 
10/13
Campaign Midpoint
Celebrate your collective impact and ignite your team’s passion to make the greatest impact possible on Monday, November 11th.
11/5
Campaign Culmination 
This 7-week national competition comes to a close for all nominees and teams across the country on Wednesday, December 4th.
Dr. Farrah Hassain
“The most exciting thing about getting involved with Leaders of Impact was I was able to share my story… why it is important to have a healthy lifestyle, why it’s important to prevent heart disease and why it’s important to live well together.”
Bold Heart
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