Cardiovascular disease continues to claim nearly a million lives a year – one life every 34 seconds. It is the number one killer of Americans.  Boston Scientific is proud of its long history of support for the American Heart Association, with whom we share a common goal of heart disease prevention and awareness. By dedicating time and money to the American Heart Association (AHA), we are able to improve the lives of people in need every day.

Every year across the United States, the AHA holds Heart Walk events in various communities to raise awareness and promote the importance of cardiac health. Boston Scientific and its employees participate in these annual events via sponsorships and walk teams. By supporting the AHA we are helping to raise funds for vital research and education Initiatives. In 2008, our employees raised nearly $200,000 for heart disease research and education.  In addition, Boston Scientific supports and attends several Heart Galas each year.  These formal events also raise vital funds for heart disease research, education and advocacy. 

Boston Scientific is a founding sponsor of the "Go Red for Women" campaign in Minnesota. The Company now sponsors Go Red events across the U.S. to help celebrate the energy, passion and power women have to band together to wipe out heart disease and stroke.

Learn more about the American Heart Association.