Why We Give: American Heart Association

KSTP is excited to present our annual #whywegive initiative. KSTP supports a variety of charities throughout the year by running Public Service Announcements and airing the amazing stories demonstrating the impact that these organizations have in our community.

5 EYEWITNESS NEWS supports the American Heart Association because it highlights research aimed at preventing heart attacks and reducing long-term heart risks.

The American Heart Association has invested more than $5.7 billion in cardiovascular research.

For anchor Kevin Doran, it’s personal. He suffered a heart attack in 2009 and manages his heart medication daily. He also sees a preventive cardiologist who evaluates risk and works with his primary care provider on medications, testing, diet and lifestyle.

“Most of the medi...