Cheerios® Sisters Saving Hearts™ grants recognize heart-inspiring heroes in the black community. This year, Cheerios is proud to partner with the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation Inc., to raise awareness for heart disease prevention through the distribution of five $5,000 grants. The Cheerios Sisters Saving Hearts grant initiative is part of the broader Cheerios Circle of Helping Hearts® national campaign that kicks off during the February’s Heart Health month. Visit www.SistersSavingHearts.com for details on the grant initiative, to meet last year’s heart heroines and learn more about heart disease prevention.

Dear Friends,

Please join us in taking a stand to fight heart disease through the Cheerios® Sisters Saving Hearts™ grant initiative. Tragically, heart disease is the leading cause of death among American women, particularly those of African heritage. Together, the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation Inc. and Cheerios will empower everyday people who are doing extraordinary things to fight this deadly disease.

If you know of someone who is making inspiring strides to raise awareness about heart disease and the risk factors that disproportionately affect black women, please nominate them between February 1- March 14, 2008 at
www.SistersSavingHearts.com. Help us recognize their work, passion and spirited efforts, and they may be eligible to receive one of five $5,000 grants to help further their outreach.

Sincerely,