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We Appreciate Our Advocates: West Virginia's Andy Young

Thursday, July 21, 2011
When advocacy staff reached out to Charleston AHA Board Member, Andy Young, to join us for our 2011 Congressional Lobby Day, we didn’t realize what a fantastic heart-health advocate we’d be gaining. “Andy’s passion and commitment came through in his meetings with policymakers during our visit to Capitol Hill,” said WV Government Relations Director, Chuck Hamsher. “That really makes a difference.”


In addition to being a CPA with Dixon Hughes Goodman, a You’re the Cure advocate and a very active AHA Board member, Andy is a member of the 2011 Heart Walk Executive Leadership Team, was Chairperson of the 2010 Heart Walk and an ELT member for the 2009 Heart Walk. Andy is also the Charleston area My Life Check Champion, actively communicating to his associates and other area businesses the importance of knowing their numbers and completing their own My Life Check assessment.

According to Holly Bagyi, Charleston Senior Director of Development, “Andy is a fantastic volunteer. He has a personal connection with heart disease, and his passion is evident in all he does for the American Heart Association.” Thank you Andy for making the American Heart Association a part of your busy schedule!
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One Response to "We Appreciate Our Advocates: West Virginia's Andy Young"

  1. You're the Cure GRA Says:
    July 27, 2011 at 10:19 AM

    Thanks Andy for all you do for the American Heart Association!

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