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Supporters at the Heart of our Mission

The Cor Vitae Society – Latin for heart of life – is the annual philanthropic giving society of the American Heart Association.

The society celebrates individual donors making annual gifts of $5,000 or more to further the American Heart Association’s mission. Lifetime recognition begins with $500,000 in cumulative commitments.

An exceptional community of individuals, Cor Vitae Society members are united by a determination to ease the burden of cardiovascular diseases and stroke. Our goal is to provide meaningful experiences to recognize and engage such distinguished and generous support. Visit the Society Experience page to learn more. To learn about upcoming engagement opportunities in North Texas, or to discuss  a meaningful gift opportunity to impact the American Heart Association’s mission, contact corvitae@heart.org.


Sean Kirby, son of Kathleen and Scott Kirby our Open Your Heart Chairs, had a stroke at four years old that led to doctors finding a congenital heart defect. Kathleen and Scott talk about how they hope others will learn from their experience and how their giving to the American Heart Association helps fuel the continued research into pediatric heart health.