Lee DeWyze Joins Gable Heart Beats Foundation
American Idol Winner Lee DeWyze has joined forces with the Gable Heart Beats Foundation. Together, they will continue the drive to raise awareness of Sudden Cardiac Arrest, Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy, and other forms of heart disease, in addition to promoting mandatory heart screenings for young people everywhere.
Lee joins fellow American Idol contestant Andrew Garcia, who joined the Gable Heart Beats Community in November 2010. Both are part of a growing community of athletes, musicians, comedians, and celebrities that now work with the Gable Heart Beats Foundation around the world.
“We are thrilled and honored to welcome Lee DeWyze’s contribution to our efforts,” said Foundation Executive Director, Amy Mayo. “His music, energy, and determination to make the world a better place embody the core spirit of the Gable Heart Beats Foundation.”
In August 2011, Lee starred in a promotional video for the Foundation. He met with Mayo and Board Member Michelle Gable on the rooftop of the London West Hollywood Hotel to shoot the film.
“When I was asked if I’d be a part of the Gable Heart Beats, I jumped at it…I read the story and learned a lot about Cardiomyopathy and sudden cardiac arrest,” Lee shared with filmmakers.
A percentage of the film’s proceeds will benefit Gable Heart Beats partners Heartfelt Cardiac Projects and 44 for Life. Both are non-profit organizations driven to reduce risk of Sudden Cardiac Arrest. Heartfelt Cardiac Projects, based in southern California, hosts low-fee heart screenings worldwide, while 44 for Life, based outside Philadelphia, donates defibrillators to schools in the US.
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