Raising Awareness & Spreading Love Through Gift Giving

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Warm A Veteran's Heart With A “This Bear Cares Gift”

We at Every HeartBeat Counts believe every heartbeat matters. Our advocacy mission is to uplift the spirits of veterans and individuals who have a cardiac condition.  Approximately 9 million veterans receive care through the Veterans Healthcare Administration (VHA), and nearly 50% of them have at least one cardiovascular disease. This includes high blood pressure, high cholesterol, and diabetes. Further, according to the (CDC), Centers for Disease Control, mental health issues can cause heart issues, and heart events can trigger mental health struggles, creating a damaging cycle.

Create A Smile One HeartBeat At A Time!

Every HeartBeat Counts gives a This Bear Cares gift to veterans on six significant holidays: Valentine’s Day, Armed Forces Day/Memorial Day, Independence Day, Veterans Day, Thanksgiving, and Christmas.
Your support means the world to us, and the veterans we serve.
Together, we can expand our gift-giving reach to a VA Medical Center near you.

A Life Saved. A Mission Born.

Rich Sawyer’s life was forever changed when he survived a life-threatening thoracic aortic aneurysm and heart valve issue. His journey to recovery inspired Every HeartBeat Counts, a mission-driven organization dedicated to raising heart-health awareness, educating communities, and advocate through gift giving.

Be a part of the mission that makes every heartbeat truly matter. Your donations and support of our fundraisers make our initiatives and program possible.

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Our Heart Health Programs & Initiatives

This Bear Cares Gift

This Bear Cares Gift

Our Bear Gift Program/Fundraiser represents our commitment to compassion, providing emotional support to veterans and individuals affected by cardiac conditions. 

Cards for Veterans

Cards for Veterans

Each Bear Gift includes a heartfelt card crafted by youth or seniors.

Wellness

Wellness

Discover heart-heathy recipes and nutritional tips and move more.

HeARTbeats For Peace

HeARTbeats For Peace

Our anti-violence therapy initiative provides a safe space where youth can express themselves creatively. 

The This Bear Cares Gift Includes:

10" Bear, Stick Balloon, a Card, and either a Pillbox or a Stress ball.

The Gift of Giving

At Every HeartBeat Counts each donation and/or item purchased is a way of showing care, empathy, and connection to the hearts that need it most.

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