Charleston Stroke Survivor and Student Named Woman and Teen of Impact Winners
The American Heart Association has announced Allison Stoney and Kallie Long as the 2026 Charleston Woman of Impact and Teen of Impact winners, respectively. This recognition highlights their significant contributions to raising awareness about cardiovascular disease, the leading cause of death for women in the United States. Stoney, a stroke survivor and retired AT&T executive, leveraged her personal health journey to advocate for women's health, achieving the highest impact among nominees in the Southeast Region. Long, a high school student inspired by her family's heart health experiences, focused on educating peers and community members. Together with other local nominees, they raised over $160,000 to support the Association’s research, advocacy, and education initiatives. The campaigns, launched on National Wear Red Day, emphasized Hands-Only CPR training and blood pressure education. The winners will be honored at the upcoming Charleston Go Red for Women Luncheon. This initiative is part of a broader national effort across 160 communities to combat heart disease and empower women and teens to prioritize heart-healthy lifestyles through community outreach and fundraising.
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Charleston Stroke Survivor and Student Named Woman and Teen of Impact Winners
The American Heart Association has announced Allison Stoney and Kallie Long as the 2026 Charleston Woman of Impact and Teen of Impact winners, respectively. This recognition highlights their significant contributions to raising awareness about cardiovascular disease, the leading cause of death for women in the United States. Stoney, a stroke survivor and retired AT&T executive, leveraged her personal health journey to advocate for women's health, achieving the highest impact among nominees in the Southeast Region. Long, a high school student inspired by her family's heart health experiences, focused on educating peers and community members. Together with other local nominees, they raised over $160,000 to support the Association’s research, advocacy, and education initiatives. The campaigns, launched on National Wear Red Day, emphasized Hands-Only CPR training and blood pressure education. The winners will be honored at the upcoming Charleston Go Red for Women Luncheon. This initiative is part of a broader national effort across 160 communities to combat heart disease and empower women and teens to prioritize heart-healthy lifestyles through community outreach and fundraising.
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