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Friday, February 01, 2013  According to the American Heart Association since 1984, more women than men have died each year from heart disease. That's why many people are wore red Friday, to bring awareness to a national campaign highlighting the dangers of heart disease in women.

Thursday, January 31, 2013  Be sure to show your support in the fight against Heart Disease Friday by wearing red.

Friday, November 02, 2012  Horseback riders from all over the country are in Horry County this weekend to raise money for the American Heart Association.

Friday, November 02, 2012  Hundreds of horse lovers from all over the U.S. are in Myrtle Beach this week for the American Heart Association Beach Ride.

Thursday, February 16, 2012  Elementary students jumped for a cause Thursday at Kensington Elementary School in Georgetown. The school held its third annual Jump Rope for Heart event to raise money for the American Heart Association.

Wednesday, February 01, 2012  February 1 marks the start of American Heart Month, shining a spotlight on heart disease, the leading cause of death in the United States.

Tuesday, November 22, 2011  Healthy eating can reduce risk factors, but is Thanksgiving really the time to start? The AHA offers 8 simple things you can do this Thanksgiving to be heart healthy.

Thursday, November 03, 2011  The 30th annual Jack Monroe Beach Ride is in full swing at Lakewood Camping Resort in Horry County.

Tuesday, October 25, 2011  Miller-Motte Technical College is offering $5 haircuts Tuesday to benefit the American Heart Association.

Saturday, February 12, 2011  Nearly 600 participants hit the pavement for the inaugural 5K Heart Walk along the boardwalk in Myrtle Beach Saturday morning. The event was to raise awareness for the American Heart Association.

Friday, February 11, 2011  Students at Aynor Elementary hoped to raise $25,000 this year for the American Heart Association.

Monday, January 31, 2011 

Friday, January 21, 2011  Volunteers with the Jump Rope for Heart effort collected donations and sold T-shirts at Friday night's Aynor High School basketball game.

Saturday, November 20, 2010  A high school student remembers her mother today in an event called "Race to Save Hearts."

Monday, October 18, 2010  There are new guidelines today for performing CPR. The guidelines switch the steps, telling rescuers to start with hard, fast chest presses before giving mouth-to-mouth.