Vascular Cures | Patient-centered Nonprofit

Real change starts with listening to those most impacted

Patients are at the center of everything we do.

Better Vascular Health For All

We are a patient-focused nonprofit committed to advancing vascular health through education, research, and collaboration.

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What We Do

Our work enables better treatments and care that more closely align with patient needs, ultimately contributing to a world where everyone has the opportunity to enjoy vascular health.

Impact

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people screened at no cost for cardiovascular disease through CHAMPIONS

patients connected through our Patients are Partners program and expanding global network

life-changing vascular research awards granted, including the Wylie Scholar Award and the Frederick M. Binkley Award

"[The CHAMPIONS Initiative] is just wonderful. I learned about bone density, cholesterol, and that my blood pressure needs to be controlled. CHAMPIONS is a real gift that provides a variety free health services to the community."

David, CHAMPIONS Participant

CHAMPIONS Initiative

free information flyers and interactive learning modules developed and available for the public to use at no cost

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News

Dr. Sara “Mimi” Gaines: 2025 Wylie Scholar Award Video

Watch the 2025 Wylie Scholar Award video featuring Dr. Gaines and her innovative investigation on how microbial byproducts influence vascular health and dialysis outcomes.

A Promise Kept for PAD Awareness Month

September 5, 2025 We are honored to share Tammy Leitsinger’s A Promise Kept , a moving reflection on her mother Betty’s journey with Peripheral Artery Disease (PAD). From the first signs of diagnosis through the challenges of progression, Tammy shares her story of resilience and underscores the importance of early detection and awareness. By sharing Betty’s story, Tammy highlights the impact of PAD on patients and their loved ones while reinforcing the importance of educatio

2025 CHAMPIONS Medical Student Internship

August 4, 2025 We are proud to announce the first CHAMPIONS research internship. Three UCSF medical students, Guistinna Tun, Francine Rios-Fetchko, and Andrea Sandoval, will be contributing to efforts to improve the CHAMPIONS community health initiative across California. These rising physicians bring a deep commitment to health equity, community engagement, and innovation in patient care. CHAMPIONS is an initiative of the Foundation to Advance Vascular Cures, and founded by

Introducing Dr. Sara “Mimi” Gaines: 2025 Wylie Scholar Award Recipient

July 24, 2025 We are delighted to announce that Dr. Sara Gaines, MD, has been named the 2025 Wylie Scholar Award recipient. Dr. Gaines is an Assistant Professor of Surgery in the Section of Vascular Surgery and Associate Program Director of General Surgery at the University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine. Her innovative research is set to explore an intersection of vascular biology, kidney disease, and the gut microbiome. Dr. Gaines’ project, “The role of microbial ur

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