Your gift allows you to combine your philanthropic goals with your financial needs while supporting the fight against heart disease and stroke. Heart disease is the number one killer worldwide; stroke ranks second globally and is the leading cause of severe disability. The American Heart Association and American Stroke Association’s goal is to improve the cardiovascular health of all Americans by 20 percent, and reduce deaths from cardiovascular diseases and stroke by 20 percent, all by the year 2020. Review the information in this site to see how the perfect gift for you can help you realize significant income and tax-saving benefits while helping to save countless lives in your community.