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Special to The Times
The Black Heart Association will offer free cardiovascular screenings and education at Legion Field on Saturday, October 31, from 10 am to 2 p.m. as part of this year’s Magic City Classic in Birmingham.
The activation is part of BHA’s ongoing work to meet communities where they already gather. Founders Tara and Fredrick Robinson have had this mission together since Tara suffered three heart attacks in a row before turning 40. She also lost her brother to a heart disease, which remains the number one cause of death in the Black community.
“Survival is only the beginning,” said Tara Robinson, Co-Founder & CEO of Black Heart Association. “When we found out we would be attending Magic City Classic, we had a goal that was not only going to focus on screening, but prevention of heart disease for the new generation to come.”
BHA has successfully completed over 20,000 screenings during its Guard Your Heart Tour and continues to push boundaries of heart disease awareness. BHA treats every community visit as family, and the Magic City Classic, the largest HBCU classic in the country, will be no exception.
The team encourages every attendee to take care of their own health, as well as the people they came with, and leave with practical steps they can take.
ABOUT BLACK HEART ASSOCIATION
The Black Heart Association (BHA) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to expanding access to cardiovascular education, prevention, and screenings in communities within reach. Founded in 2017 by Tara Robinson, a three-time heart attack survivor, BHA focuses on raising awareness, advocating for better access to healthcare, and empowering communities to take charge of their heart health. BHA partners with several local and national organizations to expand its reach, including the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the Association of Black Cardiologists, Amgen, and Eli Lilly. BHA’s work has been highlighted by major media outlets, including Good Morning America, Essence, Women’s Health, and ABC News.
