The 2020 Kieran Popp Memorial Scholarship
Congratulations to Liam!
Awareness
About sudden cardiac arrest and preventable sudden cardiac death in youth
Assistance
To cardiac patients who are in need of support for medications and proper treatment.
Advocacy
For EKG and Echocardiogram’s for middle and high school students and patient needs through legislation and volunteer programs.
Support
Organizations, schools, and other nonprofit entities who are in the need of AEDs.
Our Story
KAP for the Heart was founded in memory of Kieran Popp, who passed away from Sudden Cardiac Arrest at the young age of 23.
Vision & Mission
KAP For the Heart is dedicated to bringing awareness about the importance of heart health in youth and young adults.
A Mother’s Memoir
I was so wrong…not in a million years would I have imagined that my only child was gone…
Kieran Popp Memorial Scholarship
The Kieran Popp Memorial Scholarship is dedicated to raising awareness about undiagnosed/underdiagnosed heart conditions and Sudden Cardiac Arrest in young adults. Students who apply for the Kieran Popp Memorial Scholarship read about Kieran’s Story, which empathizes the importance of heart health. Students applying for the scholarship also write an essay about how to become proactive about their heart health and how they will give back to the community. 2020 Scholarship Award Liam has a 3.6 GPA, played Soccer at Northmont, and will be…
Heart Awareness Month
February is Heart Awareness Month and we host several events including The Craft Night at Corks and Crafts, an event that brings together friends of KAP for the Heart for a night of drawing, painting and crafting for the Heart. And KAP for the Heart Music Bingo, a fun-filled and fast-paced take on traditional bingo! Players are given a bingo card where traditional bingo numbers have been replaced with song names, music titles or both!
Annual Spring for the Heart Benefit
Due to the new mandates by Governor Dewine our event has been postponed for an undetermined period of time. The Spring for the Heart Benefit Dinner is an annual fundraising event that benefits the Kieran Popp Memorial Scholarship. The fun for a cause night includes dinner catered by local restaurants, music, photography, door prize giveaways, silent auction, Monte Carlo and raffle prizes.
Charitable Donations
KAP for the Heart is a 501(c)3 and therefore, tax deductions are available to the extent of the law. There are a number of ways you can make a donation to benefit KAP for the Heart fund (The Kieran Popp Memorial Scholarship). Learn more by visiting the charitable donations page.
Partners
