NSB Sponsors Two Impactful American Heart Association Events in Maine

PORTLAND—The American Heart Association works to improve the health and wellbeing of millions of people in Maine and around the country. In recognition of that effort, Norway Savings Bank made two recent donations totaling over $5,500 to sponsor a pair of special events that raise further awareness for cardiovascular disease and the ways to combat it:

The Go Red for Women Luncheon in Portland on March 27 drew hundreds of community members and spotlighted leaders making a difference and the inspiring stories of local volunteers and survivors. The Go Red for Women campaign focuses on women’s greatest health threat (cardiovascular disease) and promotes heart health research and progress.

The Southern Maine Heart Walk is set for Sunday, May 18, on the Back Cove Trail in Portland. Opening ceremonies kick off at 8:30 a.m. with the walk starting at 9 a.m. The event is part of a campaign that encourages local companies, organizations, and individuals to join the fight against heart disease and stroke. Hundreds of NSB team members have participated in the walks over the years.

“At the American Heart Association, we want people to experience more of life’s precious moments. It’s why we’ve made it our mission to build healthier lives, free of cardiovascular diseases and stroke. Norway Savings Bank’s donations make a critical difference by helping more people to experience those moments that bring special meaning into their lives,” said Brian Shankey, the Association’s Executive Director for Northern New England. “This generosity allows the Association to fund research, programs to improve the quality of care at hospitals, CPR training, advocacy for legislation to improve school lunches, and much more.”

“These contributions will better people’s lives, and NSB always does what it can to help programs looking to achieve that,” said Dan Walsh, President and CEO of NSB. “We’re thankful for the many ways that AHA is supporting research, science, and advocacy while providing education and awareness about cardiovascular disease, the leading cause of death in Maine, and how it can be prevented.”

For more information about the American Heart Association in Maine and how you can help, visit www.heart.org/en/affiliates/maine.