"March 23, 2017
Michelle Corey
Bodkin Elementary School
8320 Ventnor Rd
Pasadena, MD 21122
Dear Michelle Corey:
On behalf of the American Heart Association and the millions of Americans we serve, thank you very much for your school's donation of *$16,989.00. Families and schools are critical links in providing the foundation for cardiovascular wellness in our country. By holding this event at your school each year, you raise awareness about heart-healthy living. And you help us fund more lifesaving scientific research and critically needed education efforts. Thank you.
Almost every family in America is touched by heart disease or stroke, and your school's contribution will significantly impact our fight against these devastating illnesses.
We hope that you, your faculty and your students found this lifesaving effort rewarding and enjoyable. You are touching so many lives — and life is why we exist as an organization. Your help and support are greatly appreciated, and we look forward to partnering again with you next year!
Warm regards,
Nancy Brown
Chief Executive Officer, American Heart Association
Kendra Ryan: When Kendra was 15 months old she got sick with a high fever. The lymph nodes in her neck were swollen so severely that she could not turn her head from side to side.
Kendra was diagnosed with Kawasaki Disease, a serious illness characterized by inflammation of blood vessels throughout the body that primarily affects young children and infants.
It is the leading cause of acquired heart disease in children. Without treatment, about 25% of children develop heart disease involving the coronary arteries.
Luckily Kendra was treated early and had no significant damage to her heart.
*(this amount may not include any pending matching gifts or rejected checks)"