These numbers represent real impact and they grow with every screening, every community education program, every scholarship.
100+ young athletes screened for undetected cardiac conditions since 2023, through our partnership with Heartfelt Cardiac Connections.
$375K raised since 2002 and distributed to
Rutgers University
Whippany Park High School
Heartfelt Cardiac Projects
Community Education
Student athletes screened at no cost
Previously undetected cardiac conditions identified
AEDs funded, placed, and registered with EMS
Coaches, students, and parents CPR certified
Thirty-one athletes were referred to a cardiologist because of a finding at one of our screening days. For those families, the screening changed a season and in several cases, a life.
We were heartbroken to learn that a young man from our children’s school had died from sudden cardiac arrest. We wanted so badly to have our own children screened, but even the modest donation was difficult for our family at the time. Thanks to the Ken Carlson Foundation, both of our children were screened at no cost. Thankfully, their hearts were healthy. The peace of mind was priceless. We are so grateful.
~ Mom of two children who received sponsored screenings
Our son does in fact have the bicuspid aortic valve like you guys thought. So grateful for your agency and the fact that it was detected. Thank you again for everything and for following up.
~ Parent of an 11 year old child who received sponsored screening
Awards were presented to students continuing on to college and trade programs, funded entirely by our golf outing and fall fundraiser.
In partnership with Heartfelt Cardiac Projects, student athletes received free non-invasive cardiac screenings.
Funds were directed to medical research, awareness and detection of cardiomyopathy.
Friends and family create the Ken Carlson Jr. Memorial Foundation to carry his legacy forward.
In partnership with Heartfelt Cardiac Projects, we host free screening days for athletes ages 12–25. Each student receives a health history review, blood pressure check, and a non-invasive ECG read by a volunteer cardiologist. Families leave the same day with results and, when needed, a referral pathway.
Community cardiac screenings and education, and scholarships.
Fundraising and administrative costs that keep the Foundation running.
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Every dollar raised funds scholarships for students and research into cardiomyopathy detection and treatment.
