A Heartfelt Thank You to the AHA
Dear Friends and Colleagues,
During Heart Health Month, I am sharing a note of gratitude that influences my work and vision at King County Medical Society.
Many years ago, the American Heart Association (AHA) saw potential in me, a young student fascinated by laboratory science and human disease. They awarded me a full academic scholarship to pursue my Ph.D. in biochemistry, a gesture of faith that has shaped my life and career.
Following the completion of my Ph.D., I had the privilege of completing my postdoctoral studies at the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center, focusing on molecular biology and genetics. Recognizing the critical intersection of science and policy, I returned to school to earn a Master's in Administration focusing on policy. These experiences are indispensable in my efforts to inform and guide our efforts to improve healthcare in King County.
I share this story to express my gratitude to the AHA and underscore the profound impact of their support. Every day, I strive to pay forward the investment they made in me. So, I am sharing and supporting Maria's fundraising effort for the AHA (detailed below). Please join me in backing Maria's initiative. Together, we can advance the crucial work of the AHA, fostering a ripple effect of positive change that I am proud to be a part of.
Thank you to the AHA, and thank you to each of you for considering this cause.
Warm regards,
Nancy L. Belcher, Ph.D., MPA
CEO, King County Medical Society