Cheerios® Sisters Saving Hearts grants recognize heart-inspiring heroes in the African-American community. The grant-giving initiative will honor five individuals or service organizations with a $5,000 grant to the charity of their choice to help further their outreach. This year, Cheerios is partnering with the Association of Black Cardiologists, Inc. and The Links, Inc. to help raise awareness and spread the heart-healthy message among women everywhere. The Cheerios Sisters Saving Hearts grant initiative is part of the broader Cheerios Circle of Helping Hearts® national campaign that celebrates February’s Heart Health month.

Dear Friends,

Please join us in taking a stand to fight heart disease through the Cheerios® Sisters Saving Hearts grant-giving initiative. Tragically, heart disease is the leading cause of death among American women, particularly those of African-American heritage. Together, The Links, Incorporated, Association of Black Cardiologists and Cheerios will empower everyday people who are doing extraordinary things to fight this deadly disease.

If you know an individual or a service organization that is making heart-inspiring strides to raise awareness about heart disease and the risk factors affecting the African-American community, help us honor them by nominating them for the 2009 Cheerios Sisters Saving Hearts grant.

Sincerely,