Foundation to Advance Vascular Cures
@VascularCures
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Transforming vascular health outcomes for all through patient empowerment, collaboration, and research
Redwood City, CA
Joined October 2009
We are honored to share Tammy Leitsinger’s A Promise Kept—a moving reflection on her mother Betty’s journey with PAD. From the first signs through the challenges of progression, Tammy shares her story of resilience and underscores the importance of early detection & awareness.
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It’s Day 5 of the Move It, Move It Challenge, hosted by the PAD Walking, Exercise and Wellness Support FB group!. Today’s Move It, Move It Song of the Day is The Climb by Miley Cyrus — reminding us that every uphill step brings us closer to raising awareness for PAD this month!
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As part of the PAD Collaborative, we’re honored to share Mac’s inspiring story. After surviving a heart attack and coma, he worked his way back to health and has now walked 17 5Ks. Read more about his journey below. 👇.
At 2:30 a.m. Mac told his wife to call 911. He was having a heart attack. On the way to the hospital, his heart stopped twice. Paramedics got it beating again. Doctors found one coronary artery was 100% blocked. They performed a balloon angioplasty and implanted a temporary
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It’s Day 4 of the Move It, Move It Challenge, hosted by the PAD Walking, Exercise & Wellness Support FB group!. Today’s Move It, Move It Song of the Day is Fight Song — fueling us with strength and determination for PAD Awareness Month!
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It’s Day 3 of the Move It, Move It Challenge, hosted by the PAD Walking, Exercise and Wellness Support FB group!. Today’s Move It, Move It Song of the Day is Break My Stride — inspiring us to stride forward together for PAD Awareness Month!
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We’re excited to share the September Virtual Roundtable as part of the AHA PAD Collaborative!. Join us Sept. 9 for a discussion on nursing considerations in amputation from the patient lens. 📌 Register:
Register now for the September Roundtable, 9/9 at 6pm CST on amputation considerations in collab with the AHA's PAD Collaborative and the AAWC. Save your spot today!
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It’s Day 2 of the Move It, Move It Challenge, hosted by the PAD Walking, Exercise and Wellness Support FB group! . Today’s Move It, Move It Song of the Day is Put One Foot In Front Of The Other — inspiring us to keep moving forward for PAD Awareness Month!
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It’s Day 1 of the Move It, Move It Challenge! The song of the day is Unstoppable chosen by Mary Bingeman. Mary chose this song to inspire us to be unshakeable, unbreakable, and unstoppable while striving towards our movement goals. Let's start PAD Awareness Month off strong!
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Together, these efforts make #PADAwarenessMonth a powerful catalyst for change. We’re excited to spread the word, inspire movement, and elevate patient voices—this September & beyond.
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Vascular Health Step Challenge.Organized in partnership with SVS, this fundraiser raises awareness of PAD while supporting research and patient programs. Follow along for Why I Walk Wednesday stories and My Health Monday facts to stay motivated.
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AHA PAD Collaborative.We’re glad to join this effort to share resources, events, and tools, offered by organizations dedicated to the vascular cause, amplifying impact worldwide.
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Move It, Move It Challenge.Led by patients in the PAD Walking, Exercise & Wellness Support group, this challenge builds community & motivation. This year: a daily playlist to keep everyone moving to the beat!.
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Patients are Partners.Throughout September, we’ll share powerful patient & caregiver advocate stories, health tips, and educational resources.
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RT @VascularSVS: We started the Vascular Health Step Challenge to get people moving, learning about PAD & raising funds to provide life- an….
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September is #PADAwarenessMonth.We’re proud to join patients, advocates & partners in shining a spotlight on Peripheral Artery Disease, driving awareness, education & action. Here’s what we’re part of!.
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Healthy vessels start with healthy steps. Join the challenge!.Register here:
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Advancing Vascular Health, One Step at a Time.
High Lp(a) can increase your risk of vascular disease, which is why it’s important to know your risk factors & take steps to protect your blood vessels. #StepWithSVS this Sept. to boost your step count & raise awareness of common vascular conditions:
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RT @VascularSVS: High Lp(a) can increase your risk of vascular disease, which is why it’s important to know your risk factors & take steps….
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RT @VascularSVS: Diagnosed with PAD in 2023, Gary knows what it means to push through the pain. He's joining the Vascular Health Step Chall….
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Join the 2025 Vascular Health Step Challenge — a virtual walk to raise awareness & support for those with vascular disease. We’ve partnered with @VascularSVS to mobilize walkers in support of vascular health. Sign up today: #StepWithSVS #VascularCures
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