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August 29, 2024 The Foundation to Advance Vascular Cures mourns the passing of an esteemed former board member, Eric Hall, on July 31st, 2024. Eric previously served as co-chair of the Board of Directors and made significant contributions to the foundation’s mission. His leadership and dedication were instrumental in advancing our goals. Eric’s distinguished career spanned over 30 years of senior management experience across various industries, including life sciences, financ

June 26, 2024 Each year, the Foundation to Advance Vascular Cures hosts its Circulate! gala to celebrate achievements made by our organization and our incredible partners, and to educate our community about the ongoing need for support, innovation, and collaboration to address vascular health disparities. Circulate! is a chance to connect diverse members of our vascular health and advocacy community, including patients, caregivers, and their families, with other dedicated cha

April 5, 2024 Semra was diagnosed with PAD right after she had open heart surgery. She was strongly advised to maintain a walking regimen in addition to medication. Sports was not something that she enjoyed throughout her life; as an academic, she spent most of her life sitting in front of the computer or teaching. After adopting Zeyno, a rescue dog who loved walking, she started walking 15 minutes a day and slowly increased it to 30 minutes of walking through the pain. Now,