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Keith Ahrens
Health tips and discussions, motivational articles and positive lifestyle coaching from Lifestyle Change Expert, Keith Ahrens
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I’ll be presenting and sharing my journey to the Las Vegas Chapter of Mended Hearts. This presentation will be at Desert Springs Hospital in Las Vegas on Saturday, November 20, 2010.I’m looking forward to presenting to other survivors and their families about healthy lifestyle changes while living with and surviving cardiovascular disease.
About Mended Hearts
Mended Hearts has been offering the gift of hope to heart disease patients, their families and caregivers for 60 years. Recognized for its role in facilitating a positive patient-care experience, Mended Hearts partners with 460 hospitals and rehabilitation clinics and offers services to heart patients through visiting programs, support group meetings and educational forums. Our mission is to “inspire hope in heart disease patients and their families.” From MendedHearts.org
For more information on Mended Hearts, visit MendedHearts.org
My new website is up. www.keithahrens.com New look, feel and much more content.All health related info and much more coming soon.
My goal is to provide information that people can use today to improve their lives.
There will be much more useful and inspirational content on this site with new posts.
I will soon be having several experts contributing also to the content.
Feel free to share the link with your friends.
As always, I welcome any feedback–good or bad:)
Feel free to explore and post a comment on an existing post if you wish.
If you could go to the site and “subscribe” you will get my latest blog posts. You just enter your email and follow any quick steps. Very secure and easy to do. This will keep you up to date on the latest posts.
I hope you enjoy:)
Ted Vieira at Image Perceptions was the mastermind behind this new site. He’s a great guy and a Master Web Guru:) Ted@ImagePerceptions.com
Healthy Days Ahead, Keith
Team “Outrunning My Shadow” So far – $2785 raised#1 Community Team, #5 overall team out of 160 total teams.
Way to go team and contributors.
Also, as last years AHA Lifestyle Change Award Recipient, The AHA asked me to present the award to this years recipient.
Las Vegas American Heart Association Heart Walk October 16, 2010
Here we go. Team “Outrunning My Shadow” is the top Community Team as of today in our fundraising efforts for Saturday’s Heart Walk. We’ve exceeded our team goal and want to go even higher.It’s still not too late to donate and help make a difference. Lives will be saved. The money goes directly to research, grant funding, and awareness campaigns.
Thank you so much for your Heart Healthy support. Keith
Team Outrunning My Shadow has raised over $1000 for the American Heart Association. Our walk is October 16 in Las Vegas. Any donation, large or small is appreciated and heart felt:) The link above will take you directly to the donation page and give more information. Heart Healthier Days Ahead. Thanks for the support.
Today I delivered the Keynote Speech for the Howard County Public School System education conference. There were 150 Health and Physical Education teachers in attendance. The break out sessions were focused on nutrition, obesity prevention and physical fitness and technology. These great teachers are on the front line of the obesity epidemic and need our support. The heart health of our children depend on it. They positively impact the lives of every student they work with. One teacher told me that my speech could impact as many as 50,000 students. What a feeling:) – Keith
“A big “Thank You” to the medical students at Touro University for having me speak and share my journey and fight with Heart Disease and Obesity. Your questions at the end made the presentation even better. You will each save and change many lives for the better. Heart healthy Days to you and best of luck in school.” – Keith
Feel free to join Team “Outrunning My Shadow” as a virtual walker or please donate and join the fight to erase heart disease, stroke, and obesity.
I’ll be dressing like a Penguin. The 20th Annual American Heart Association Heart Ball is Saturday Night at the Ritz Carlton. I was invited to be a guest of The American Heart Association. What an honor.
The new website is and replaces the old one. Please visit New website is up:) www.OutrunningMyShadow.com
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“Anniversary, Birthday, Thanksgiving…What a Day”
“5 years ago, August 23, 2007, is the day I had my open-heart surgery. I remember as if it were yesterday. More healthy, healing, positive energy from family and friends was sent my way that day than anyone ever deserved. I would imagine all survivors can relate to how I feel. I’m more alive today […]
Are You An Advocate?
If you could tell your legislators just one thing about Heart Disease, What would you tell them?
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Like I say, “I Hate Heart Disease”. Good man, Good life. RIP Mr. Clark. I’ll think of you every time the Ball drops. K Click on Link Below for Story, Dick Clark Dies: TV Legend Dead At 82
Are You CPR Smart?
Here is your chance to tell your legislators and others that you proudly support having CPR a required graduation credential for all high school students. To help, go to becprsmart.org I strongly believe that we need to have as many potential “First Responders” as we can. This is an excellent opportunity to do so. What […]
Denver Is A Safer Place Today
Mass CPR Training event in Denver today. Hundreds of men and women showed up today ranging from High School students to Senior Citizens to be trained in Hands Only CPR. Training took place every hour on the hour at East High School. We had over 50 trainers and the American Heart Association did a great […]
Mile High Kick-Off Party
This afternoon we held our annual Heart Walk Kick-Off Party for the American Heart Association – Denver at Sports Authority Field (Bronco Stadium) in the Visitors Locker Room. It was a wonderful team building and strategy meeting. We heard from a Stroke Survivor, got fired-up with a Zumba Team, and heard how last years top […]
Mass CPR Training Event – Denver
Saturday, March 24. East High School Denver. Last year 1600 trained… this year we expect over 2000. Saving lives by teaching one person at a time. Anyone can do it. It’s so easy to learn. If your near Denver just show up for an hour and we’ll show you how. Keith
SB68 Fails in the Colorado Senate.
This bill failed in committee for several reasons. I was able to testify in favor of the bill, but we were faced with some unexpected issues. We’ll try again next year. CPR in Schools: SB 98 would incorporate CPR training into high school curriculum. CPR and AEDs are tools that can save a life when […]
Alive, because someone knew CPR
Alive…. because someone knew CPR
Giving Our Kids A Chance
Coming Up In Committee In The Colorado Capitol. Trans-fat in Schools: SB 68 would create healthier school meals by removing trans-fats from school cafeterias. Trans-fats increase risk for heart disease, stroke, and diabetes. Healthier kids are more alert and learn better in the classroom. This bill will help reduce childhood obesity and create better students.
Is A First Responder Living In Your Home?
Coming up in Committee at the Colorado Capitol. Do you know CPR? CPR in Schools: SB 98 would incorporate CPR training into high school curriculum. CPR and AEDs are tools that can save a life when sudden cardiac arrest occurs. We want everyone to be trained in CPR so they can be a lifesaver in […]
Getting Started!
“Setting a goal for yourself is great, but don’t forget you need to start the race!” – K