Founded in 2022, the Veronica Blount Memorial Foundation (VBMF) continues a mission that began more than a decade earlier with the Red Shoe Lunch, first held in 2011. What started as a heartfelt tribute to Veronica Blount has grown into a commitment to raise awareness about heart disease — the leading cause of death worldwide — and empower people to take an active role in protecting their heart health.

Through ten core programs, initiatives, and events, VBMF combines education, advocacy, prevention, and hands-on community outreach to help bring heart health information and resources to those who need them most.

One of our signature initiatives, the 1 For Every 1 Blood Pressure Monitor Giveaway Program, brings free blood pressure monitors and heart health education directly into underserved communities. By putting this potentially lifesaving tool into the hands of individuals and families who may not otherwise have access to one, we are helping remove barriers to early detection, prevention, and better heart health.

From our annual Red Shoe Heart Walk to community outreach, educational programs, awareness campaigns, and blood pressure monitor giveaways, everything we do is rooted in one goal: turning awareness into action and compassion into change.

Your donation makes this work possible. Every gift, no matter the amount, helps us reach more communities, provide more resources, and continue the work inspired by Veronica Blount's life and legacy.

Together, we can give more people the knowledge, resources, and tools they need for the chance to live longer, healthier lives.

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