The Jackson Heart Foundation is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization founded in August 2009 with the mission to lead the fight against heart disease in our community through education, prevention, and early detection.

Mississippi is rated among the highest in the nation in incidences of cardiovascular disease. Based off of this statistic, we believe it is vital to the health and well-being of our citizens to educate and encourage healthy lifestyles in our families and to increase awareness among the public about heart disease prevention.

Our vision is a community where individuals live healthier and more productive lives because cardiovascular disease was prevented before it became a problem ... a community where heart disease doesn't affect each and every one of us.

Board Members

Dr. Harper Stone, Chairman
Dr. Clay Hays, Vice Chairman
Gwen McKee, Secretary
Walter Weems, Treasurer
Ben Puckett
Doug Hederman
Tommy Brown

 

Giving Opportunities

Your donation to the Jackson Heart Foundation will have a direct impact on the cardiovascular well-being of our community. Whether you are making a one-time gift or a pledge for future giving, your gift demonstrates your belief in our mission and your commitment to winning the war against heart disease. The Jackson Heart Foundation is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization. Gifts made to the JHF are tax-deductible. If making a gift in memory or in honor of a loved one, please provide the name and address of the person you would like for us to inform.

Mail Check or Money Order to:
Jackson Heart Foundation
P. O. Box 5021
Jackson, Mississippi 39296

 

"Heart disease affects millions of people. And now our youngest generation is at risk because of childhood obesity. If we can teach them the importance of making healthy decisions regarding nutrition and exercise, then we will help make a difference in the health of our future generations,"

--Dr. Clay Hays

 

 

Our Mission

To lead the fight against heart disease in our local community through education, prevention, and early detection 

 

 

Our Goals

To promote and safeguard cardiovascular
health for our community

To empower people through education

To encourage healthy lifestyles for our families