This year the campaign is set to reach over $100,000 donated to the American Heart Association
PORTLAND, Ore. (Feb. 1, 2024) – Brooke Olzendam is coming back for a fifth year to share her personal story of loss that fuels her passion for heart health. 'Brooke Hearts Your Heart' launched in February 2020 and, in support of the American Heart Association, has educated fans on the importance of heart health, prevention, and education. She will continue her efforts in 2024 by sharing her experience and utilizing her platform to encourage Trail Blazers fans to support the American Heart Association's critical programming with donations. To donate or learn more about heart health, fans can visit trailblazers.com/heart.
This program positively impacted Rip City to act after hearing Brooke’s story of loss. Brooke’s husband Andy, who passed away 10 days after they married in 2010, had a heart attack on a treadmill while working out at age 27. By sharing her personal story, Olzendam has been able to educate and show her support for the American Heart Association during National Heart Month, as well as educating and encouraging others to show their support, with the ultimate goal of saving lives.
Since its start in 2020, Brooke Hearts Your Heart has raised nearly $100,000. In support of Brooke’s efforts, the Trail Blazers have pledged to match up to a $5,000 donation to the American Heart Association this year to help Brooke in achieving her goal and spread awareness about heart health.
“Over the past five years, I’ve been grateful to receive such overwhelming support from Rip City and the Trail Blazers as I work with the American Heart Association to advocate for heart health awareness,” said Brooke Olzendam, Trail Blazers Television Host & Courtside Reporter. “Heart health is important for everyone, and I’m thrilled Rip City can come together and support the American Heart Association and their lifesaving educational efforts.”
This February, fans will have various opportunities to show their support for Brooke and the American Heart Association. This month fans can purchase a limited-edition Brooke Hearts Your Heart baseball hat from Rip City Clothing co in support of the Association. Fans can purchase online or in-store on starting February 1. Fans can also celebrate a successful Heart Month with Brooke by bringing their loved ones to the Trail Blazers home game on February 27 as they take on the Miami Heat. Each ticket purchased for the game at BlazersGroups.com/BrookeHearts will give fans the opportunity to take a photo with Brooke post game in support of her efforts with American Heart Association.
Fans wanting to share their personal stories of the impact of the Brooke Hearts Your Heart campaign or donate to the Association can visit trailblazers.com/heart.