Father's Day is both a celebration and a tender reminder for me. I believe with all my heart that Anthony's dad, Allen Bates, is in heaven now — together with his son. That love never leaves you. To every man who carries the role of father in any form: provider, teacher, protector, encourager, your life is irreplaceable.
💜Protect it.
❤️Get screened.
💛Because strong hearts truly do build strong futures.
To every father, stepfather, grandfather, uncle, and mentor who shows up every single day, this month is for you. And to every dad who is watching over us from heaven, you are never forgotten. Your love lives on in everything we do. 💙
💛 With love, advocacy, and purpose,
Sharon Bates
Founder / CEO The Anthony Bates Foundation
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💪 STRONG HEARTS BUILD STRONG FUTURES
Dads teach strength, resilience, and courage. Real strength also means taking proactive steps for heart health. Before summer sports and travel begin, schedule a screening for yourself and your entire family.
Did you know?
Youth Heart Health:
🚨 23,000 youth every year suffer a Sudden Cardiac Arrest (SCA) in the USA.
💔 Less than 10% will survive.
🚌 That is a full school bus full of children dying from a preventable Sudden Cardiac Death (SCD).
Adult Heart Health:
❤️ 1 in 3 men will develop heart disease in their lifetime
💔 Heart disease is the #1 killer of men in the United States
⚠️ Every 40 seconds someone in the USA has a heart attack
🏥 70% of cardiac arrests outside of hospitals occur at home, making family awareness critical
💪 80% of heart disease is preventable with early detection and lifestyle changes
🩺 Men are less likely than women to seek preventive care, making screenings even more critical
The message is clear, real strength means protecting your heart.
Ask these critical questions today:
💜Protect it.
❤️Get screened.
💛Because strong hearts truly do build strong futures.
To every father, stepfather, grandfather, uncle, and mentor who shows up every single day, this month is for you. And to every dad who is watching over us from heaven, you are never forgotten. Your love lives on in everything we do. 💙
💛 With love, advocacy, and purpose,
Sharon Bates
Founder / CEO The Anthony Bates Foundation
__________________________________________________________________
💪 STRONG HEARTS BUILD STRONG FUTURES
Dads teach strength, resilience, and courage. Real strength also means taking proactive steps for heart health. Before summer sports and travel begin, schedule a screening for yourself and your entire family.
Did you know?
Youth Heart Health:
🚨 23,000 youth every year suffer a Sudden Cardiac Arrest (SCA) in the USA.
💔 Less than 10% will survive.
🚌 That is a full school bus full of children dying from a preventable Sudden Cardiac Death (SCD).
Adult Heart Health:
❤️ 1 in 3 men will develop heart disease in their lifetime
💔 Heart disease is the #1 killer of men in the United States
⚠️ Every 40 seconds someone in the USA has a heart attack
🏥 70% of cardiac arrests outside of hospitals occur at home, making family awareness critical
💪 80% of heart disease is preventable with early detection and lifestyle changes
🩺 Men are less likely than women to seek preventive care, making screenings even more critical
The message is clear, real strength means protecting your heart.
Ask these critical questions today:
- ✅ Does my child's school or summer camp have AEDs (Automatic External Defibrillators)?
- ✅ Are there trained staff members who can respond during a cardiac emergency?
- ✅ Has my child AND my family had a cardiac screening?
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