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PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE
It is an unfortunate reality that cardiovascular disease continues to be the nation’s number one killer.
This alarming fact represents a very real human and economic cost to our nation, our communities,
and our families—a cost that we can no longer afford to bear.
The way forward is for all of us to make connections in our communities. That is where the work of
the AstraZeneca HealthCare Foundation can make a difference. Established in 1993, the Foundation
promotes public awareness of healthcare issues, promotes public education of medical knowledge,
and contributes to charitable organizations consistent with its charitable purpose. One way the
Foundation achieves this mission is funding community-based initiatives through our Connections for
Cardiovascular Health SM (CCH) program that encourage healthy behaviors in the settings where people
live, work, learn, and play in order to improve cardiovascular health. Through these CCH-funded
programs, the Foundation can help society take an integrated and effective approach to improving
cardiovascular health across the United States.
I have the honor of serving the AstraZeneca HealthCare Foundation as its President and, in doing
so, I see there are hundreds of organizations from across the nation applying for grants to provide
innovative solutions to improve cardiovascular health at the community level. From California to Maine,
the actions of grassroots programs, like those funded by the CCH program, are moving the needle
on cardiovascular health in a positive direction. The Foundation is very gratified by their success and
encourages all of us to continue to work together to form connections so that real progress can be
made to improve cardiovascular health across the United States.
David P. Nicoli, Esq
President, AstraZeneca HealthCare Foundation
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