Three words to describe 2024 American Heart Month Campaign; Beautiful, Inspiring and Amazing.
Promoting Awareness with
Gloria S. Butler: Minority Leader of the Georgia State Senate (D)
Promoting Awareness with Dr, Jayne Morgan
Go Red Lobby Day at the Georgia State Capitol
Celebrating with The American Heart Association and Community Partners
Advocating for Heart Health at the Georgia State Capitol
Passion Project 10th Anniversary
n 2013, I created a collage of hearts for the purpose of honoring every person affected by heart disease and celebrate my recovery from four surgeries. I share the beautiful hearts with area hospitals to bring encouragement to adult and pediatric heart patients. To date more than one thousand collages have been decorated each February by schools, nonprofit groups and churches to represent what they’ve learned about heart health.
February 10TH, 2014 : Alexander Park; was the first location, I displayed my Passion Project.
Sharing the link to my website…
http://kagoodloe.wixsite.com/heartofgold
Annual “Walk The Talk Celebration”
Rhodes Jordan Park, Lawrenceville, Ga
AWESOME CELEBRATION
Special Recognition; Live Healthy Gwinnett
Celebrating American Heart Month at
Mt. Moriah Baptist Church: totally Amazing
2024 Go Red for Women Proclamation
Sharing my journey of the heart and raising awareness with Mayor Barbara Bender and members of Snellville City Council :
amazing event.
Celebrating American Heart Month, Supporting Underserved Communities, Promoting Awareness, Sharing my heart testimony and passion project with Hope Atlanta: guests volunteers, and staff.
Celebrating Black History Month at Lawrenceville Arts Center
New Mercies Christian Church, entire Youth Ministry decorated the BEAUTIFUL hearts. I will share the hearts with patients and frontline heroes throughout the Metro Atlanta Area.
Celebrating Random Acts of Kindness Day, sharing my heart journey and a collection of hearts at Fire Station #30
My collaboration with Gwinnett County Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Inc. began in 2015
Celebrating American Heart Month at
Berean Christian Church Gwinnett : Great Celebration
Please save the date
The Greaer Atlanta Heart Walk will take place on Saturday, September 21st, 2024. Location; TBA.
I walk in honor of every family affected by lung cancer, heart disease and stroke.
15 Year Heart Valve Disease Survivor
I thank God for my 2nd chance at life.
National Wear Red Day will take place on Friday, February 2nd, 2024.
Join the national campaign by raising awareness, encouraging your family and friends to take small steps towards a healthy lifestyle by, not smoking, maintaining normal weight, regular physical activity , healthy diet, controlling cholesterol, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels : wear red : honoring every family affected by heart disease and stroke.
To receive FREE resources, please visit; Go Red for Women website..
https://www.goredforwomen.org/en/get-involved/give/wear-red-and-give
What is Cardiovascular Disease?: Prevention, Causes, Symptoms, Risk Factors, Treatment etc…
https://www.cdc.gov/heartdisease/about.htm
https://www.heart.org/en/about-us/heart-attack-and-stroke-symptoms
https://www.goredforwomen.org/en/about-heart-disease-in-women/facts
https://www.heart.org/en/health-topics/heart-attack/warning-signs-of-a-heart-attack
https://www.heart.org/en/health-topics/consumer-healthcare/what-is-cardiovascular-disease
How to Prevent Heart Disease and Stroke
1. Know your risk.
2. Eat a healthy diet.
3. Be physically active.
4. Watch your weight.
5. Live tobacco-free.
6. Manage conditions.
7. Take your medicine.
8. Be a team player.
Source of information….
https://www.heart.org/en/healthy-living/healthy-lifestyle/prevent-heart-disease-
https://www.heart.org/en/healthy-living/healthy-lifestyle/prevent-heart-disease-and-stroke
infographichttps://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/heart-disease/in-depth/heart-healthy-diet/art-20047702
G: GET YOUR NUMBERS
Ask your doctor to check your blood pressure and cholesterol.
O: OWN YOUR LIFESTYLE
Stop smoking, lose weight, exercise, and eat healthy.
It’s up to you. No one can do it for you.
R: REALIZE YOUR RISK
We think it won’t happen to us, but heart disease kills one of three women.
E: EDUCATE YOUR FAMILY
Make healthy food choices for you and your family.
Teach your kids the importance of staying active.
D: DON’T BE SILENT
Tell every woman you know that heart disease is our No. 1 killer.
Raise your voice here at GoRedForWomen.org.
G: GARANTICE SUS VALORES
Pida a su médico que revise su presión arterial y su colesterol.
O: ORDENE SU ESTILO DE VIDA
Deje de fumar, pierda peso, haga ejercicio y coma sano.
Depende de usted. Nadie puede hacerlo en su lugar.
R: RECONOZCA SU RIESGO
Pensamos que no nos pasará, pero las cardiopatías matan a una de cada tres mujeres.
E: EDUQUE A SU FAMILIA
Lleve una dieta saludable para usted y su familia.
Enseñe a sus hijos la importancia de mantenerse activos.
D:DÍGASELO A TODO EL MUNDO
Diga a todas las mujeres que conoce que las cardiopatías son la principal causa de muerte.
Eleve su voz en GoRedForWomen.org.
Resources for Heart, Stroke and Cancer Patients
How to develop a relationship with your Doctor
“Make a list of your concerns. Speak up. Listen. Ask questions. Don’t minimize the symptoms or situation. Share your knowledge. ”
source of information….
https://www.caregiver.org/resource/communicating-your-doctor/
https://www.stroke.org/en/help-and-support
https://www.webmd.com/stroke/guide/questions-doctor-stroke
https://elysenewland.com/articles/10-questions-to-ask-your-doctor-after-a-stroke
- Express yourself clearly. …
- Ask your doctor or nurse to write down the name and stage of your cancer. …
- Learn about your treatment choices. …
- Ask as many questions as you need to. …
- Don’t worry if your questions seem silly or don’t make sense. …
- Take someone with you when you go to the doctor
Source of information……..
https://www.cancer.gov/about-cancer/coping/adjusting-to-cancer/talk-with-doctors
https://go2.org/resources-and-support/newly-diagnosed/
https://www.lungevity.org/for-patients-caregivers/navigating-your-diagnosis/what-to-ask-your-doctor
Self-Care Resources
https://www.mhanational.org/cancer-and-mental-health
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https://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/topics/caring-for-your-mental-health
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https://www.cdc.gov/mentalhealth/stress-coping/care-for-yourself/index.html
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https://batonrougeclinic.com/why-you-should-practice-self-care-and-7-ways-to-do-it/
Caregiver Resources
AARP Resources for Caregivers and their Families
https://www.aarp.org/caregiving/
Caregiver Support | American Heart Association
https://www.heart.org/en/health-topics/caregiver-support
Caregiving | Georgia Department of Human Services Division … Veterans
https://aging.georgia.gov/tools-resources/caregiving
Family Caregiving: Help and Support for Caregivers
https://www.helpguide.org/articles/parenting-family/family-caregiving.htm
Caregiver Action Network
https://www.caregiveraction.org/national-family-caregivers-month
Self-Care Tips for Lung Cancer Caregivers
https://www.lung.org/lung-health-diseases/lung-disease-lookup/lung-cancer/family-and-friends/taking-care-of-yourself/self-care
Kimberly’s Karing Heart Campaign
My mission………
K Honor my beautiful sister’s , Karen , life and legacy.
She received her diagnosis ( stage 4 lung cancer, non-smoker);
February 2022 and transitioned , April 2022.
A Advocate for the underserved communities , support medical research
share my story of survival from heart valve & three pacemaker surgeries
and highlight the ongoing need to address Cancer health disparities in
America,
R Reach out and connect with medical professionals throughout the
community concerning the growing need to offer a Patient Guide for patients
and their families, after patient has received a diagnosis.
I Increase mental health support for patients and their caregivers
Target Group – Single Parent Households.
N Network on a local, state, national and global level and support the
fight against lung cancer, heart and stroke disease
G Give back to the community by providing health resources & share my
sister’s journey.
World Cancer Day; February 4th, 2024
https://www.worldcancerday.org/
https://www.cdc.gov/cancer/dcpc/resources/features/worldcancerday/index.htm
Communicaiton with Diverse Audiences
Cancer Support Helpline
https://www.cancersupportcommunity.org/cancer-support-helpline
How to talk to your kids about your cancer diagnosis
How do I talk about Lung Cancer
Communicating Cancer to your Adult Children
Helping Children When Someone They Know Has Cancer
Helping Children Manage Uncertainty, Loss, and Grief
https://www.patientpower.info/navigating-cancer/care-partners/communicating-cancer-to-adult-children
How to be a friend to someone with cancer
https://www.cancer.org/treatment/caregivers/how-to-be-a-friend-to-someone-with-cancer.html
Supporting a friend who has cancer
My sister received her diagnosis; stage 4 Lung Cancer , non-smoker: February 2022 and on April 30th 2022, my sister transitioned.
Please click the link below to read the article featuring my beautiful sister, Dr. Karen Leigh Bryant and how I turned my pain into purpose by honoring my sister and raising awareness throughout the country. I thank God for giving me the strength and courage to keep moving forward.
Special recognition: Go2 Foundation for Lung Cancer.
I’m totally committed to raising awareness and honoring my sister; Dr. Karen Leigh Bryant : life and legacy.
Re: Honoring the Life and Legacy of my beautiful sister, Dr. Karen Leigh Bryant
PURPOSE:
The Dr. Karen Leigh Bryant Scholarship Endowment was established by Kimberly Goodloe in memory of her sister, Dr. Karen Leigh Bryant, a 2016 graduate of Trevecca’s Ed.D. program. Dr. Bryant passed away on April 30, 2022 and is greatly missed by her family and friends. She was known for being hard working, ambitious, robust, person of faith, compassionate, loving and kind. The purpose of the endowment is to provide financial assistance to student in the field of education who reflects similar characteristics to Dr. Bryant and is a single parent.
Please visit the following website….. www.trevecca.edu/GIVE
Click on Give Now
Fill in the amount and if it’s recurring
Click on Designation. On the down arrow find Scholarships
Then click on Scholarships
Then fill out the information and at the bottom, fill in “In Honor of”
Fill in “Dr. Karen Leigh Bryant” and use your name and address as the contact person.
Click on the payment section and click on “Go to Checkout”
Black History Month
https://nmaahc.si.edu/explore/stories/celebrating-black-history-month
https://nmaahc.si.edu/explore/stories/celebrating-black-history-month
Congenital Heart Defect Awareness Week is observed each year during February 7–14 to promote awareness and education about congenital heart defects (CHDs). CHDs affect approximately one in 100 births every year in the United States and are the most common type of birth defect (1,2). Heart defects are conditions that persons live with throughout their lives; an estimated 1 million children and 1.4 million adults in the United States were living with a CHD in 2010 (3). CDC’s website, Stories: Living with Heart Defects, includes personal stories by persons affected by CHDs (https://www.cdc.gov/ncbddd/birthdefects/stories/heartdefects.html).
Heart Valve Disease Awareness Day; February 22nd
“The Heart Valve Disease Awareness Day campaign was started to increase recognition of the specific heart valve disease risks and symptoms, improve detection and treatment, and ultimately save lives. Heart Valve Disease Awareness Day takes place every February 22 during American Heart Month. “
https://www.valvediseaseday.org/about-us/
Heart valve disease (valve disease) is a type of heart disease that involves damage to one or more of the heart’s four valves that causes them to not open or close properly and disrupts blood flow. Each of the heart’s four valves can have regurgitation or stenosis, or both—although the aortic and mitral valves are the most likely to be damaged. The most common types of valve disease are mitral regurgitation, mitral stenosis, aortic regurgitation, and aortic stenosis.
To receive additional information including
How Does the Heart Work?
What is Heart Valve Disease?
Who Is at Risk?
What Are the Symptoms of Valve Disease?
How is Valve Disease Diagnosed?
Can Heart Valve Disease Be Prevented?
How is Valve Disease Treated?
What Can I Expect After a Valve Repair or Replacement?
Please click the link below……….
https://www.valvediseaseday.org/learn-about-valve-disease/
Random Acts of Kindness Week
February 11th-17th. Random Acts of Kindness Day: February 17th.
“American Red Cross: Donate Blood, Make A Difference”
Please click the link below to receive additional information including How to Donate, Give Blood, Volunteer, Training and Certification.
Re: February 12th, 2024
I will celebrate my Heart Valve Replacement Anniversary: 15 Years Heart Strong
I thank God for saving my life.
I remain totally committed to sharing my heart testimony, advocating for underserved communities, raising heart, stroke and lung cancer awareness and helping patients and their caregivers cope with the recovery process
I’m forever grateful
15 Years , Heart Strong
Mrs. Kimberly Goodloe
“The Heart Advocate”
I give God all the honor, glory and praise
Heart Of Gold 