Generous contributions from ACC members around the world are helping to develop solutions for some of the biggest challenges of today, including inspiring and encouraging the next generation of leaders, educators, clinicians and scientists and tangibly addressing the global burden of cardiovascular disease.

"It is through philanthropic contributions to the ACC Foundation that we are able to support and sustain programs above and beyond our membership dues and make tangible progress towards achieving our Mission and Vision," says Philanthropy Task Force Chair James L. Januzzi Jr., MD, FACC. "Importantly, philanthropic giving provides a pathway to fulfilling your personal and professional passions and interests while also having a tremendous impact on the future of cardiology."

Below are examples of some of the programs made possible through philanthropic gifts to the ACC Foundation.

Interested in Learning More? Watch a special Heart-to-Heart discussion hosted by ACC President B. Hadley Wilson, MD, FACC, on the value of philanthropy in helping to achieve the College's Mission and Vision.

Don't miss tomorrow's Heart2Heart Stage session, "Giving From the Heart: How Philanthropy Accelerates the ACC Mission," from 11:30 a.m. – noon. In addition, there is still time to leave your mark on the Bridge to the Future with a donation to the ACC Foundation.

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