The Olive Press Blog

Love Stories for World Heart Day 2014

by Anera

September 29, 2014

Posted in: ,

According to the World Heart Federation, heart disease and strokes are the world’s leading cause of death, killing 17.1 million people every year. That is more than cancer, HIV and AIDS and malaria.

In honor of World Heart Day, Anera features the story of two couples in Lebanon in love. The husbands both take heart medicine that Anera delivers to clinics across Lebanon.

Heart Medicine Helps Families in Lebanon Cope with Chronic Disease

Every year, Anera distributes 12+ shipments from AmeriCares containing chronic disease medications, like those that treat heart conditions.

OUR BLOG

Related

September 23, 2026

Remembering Piney Kesting

by Anera

Anera mourns the loss of Piney Kesting, a longtime board member, writer, and friend who died peacefully on Tuesday, September 22, at Faulkner Hospital in Jamaica Plain, Boston. She was 72. Piney is survived by Kevin, her beloved husband of…

Read More

September 16, 2026

Macklemore Fans, Your Support Is Making a Difference in Gaza

by Anera

Here are just some of the things we've been able to accomplish in Gaza recently thanks to your support and the support of Macklemore.

Read More

September 8, 2026

After Amputation, Qais Found a Path Forward at Al Jalil

by Anera

Qais is a young man from Jenin whose injury left doctors with no choice but to amputate his leg. For many, that would have been the end of the road. For Qais, it was the beginning of a different one….

Read More