YTC Welcome Tutorial

Please follow the welcome tutorial to help guide you

through the YTC network so you know what resources

are available to help make your advocacy experience

successful and enjoyable.

Step one: Signing in to the YTC website.

Go to

On the top right hand side of the screen there is a red icon

that says “login”. Follow the

can enter your last name and email:

Signing in to the YTC website.

Go to www.yourthecure.org.

On the top right hand side of the screen there is a red icon

Follow the green arrow to see where you

can enter your last name and email:

Signing in to the YTC website.

On the top right hand side of the screen there is a red icon

to see where you

Step two:

Now that you have logged in, feel free to explore the network!

Where to find action alerts and where to

Follow the green arrows,

policy issues happening right now on

The red arrow indicates where you can click to take action. By taking action,

you are voicing your concern on the particular issue. The more actions that

are taken, the greater chance we all have at changing policies to create

healthier environment for you and your family. Every voice counts!

Step two: EXPLORE!

Now that you have logged in, feel free to explore the network!

Where to find action alerts and where to

take action:

, and click on any of the links to see the different key

policy issues happening right now on a federal level and in your own state

indicates where you can click to take action. By taking action,

you are voicing your concern on the particular issue. The more actions that

are taken, the greater chance we all have at changing policies to create

healthier environment for you and your family. Every voice counts!

Now that you have logged in, feel free to explore the network!

Where to find action alerts and where to

click on any of the links to see the different key

and in your own state.

indicates where you can click to take action. By taking action,

you are voicing your concern on the particular issue. The more actions that

are taken, the greater chance we all have at changing policies to create a

healthier environment for you and your family. Every voice counts!

Taking action:

By clicking on the “Take A

Taking action can help change the laws

and policies that affect

Taking action:

By clicking on the “Take Action!” link, a pre-written letter will appear such as

this one:

Taking action can help change the laws

and policies that affect YOUR

written letter will appear such as

Taking action can help change the laws

life!

Share a personal story:

Do you have a story to share concerning heart disease or stroke?

Personal stories are p

facts for heart disease and stroke to lif

advocates, and the public.

you can share your personal story with the American Heart

Association.

Share a personal story:

story to share concerning heart disease or stroke?

Personal stories are powerful persuasive tools that help bring the

facts for heart disease and stroke to life for policymakers, fellow

public. By clicking on the “GET STARTED” link,

you can share your personal story with the American Heart

Association. The link will look like this:

story to share concerning heart disease or stroke?

owerful persuasive tools that help bring the

policymakers, fellow

By clicking on the “GET STARTED” link,

you can share your personal story with the American Heart

Spread the word:

Be an advocate and spread the word! Invite friends to join the fight

to help end heart disease and stroke!

even connect with YTC on social media websites!

Spread the word:

Be an advocate and spread the word! Invite friends to join the fight

to help end heart disease and stroke! Every voice counts!

even connect with YTC on social media websites!

Be an advocate and spread the word! Invite friends to join the fight

Every voice counts! You can

even connect with YTC on social media websites!

Attend Advocacy events:

If you are interested in seeing what advocacy events are being held

to help improve your community, follow the

a look at the bottom of the page. The Upcoming Advocacy events

section

Attend Advocacy events:

If you are interested in seeing what advocacy events are being held

to help improve your community, follow the green arrow

a look at the bottom of the page. The Upcoming Advocacy events

section will look similar to this:

If you are interested in seeing what advocacy events are being held

green arrow and take

a look at the bottom of the page. The Upcoming Advocacy events

How to update your

If you have any updates to your email address, go to

www.yourthecure.org, log in and click on “My Profile” on the

upper right side of the page.

How to update your email address:

If you have any updates to your email address, go to

www.yourthecure.org, log in and click on “My Profile” on the

upper right side of the page.

email address:

If you have any updates to your email address, go to

www.yourthecure.org, log in and click on “My Profile” on the

After you click on “My Profile”,

screen will

Next, click on “

to your account

After you click on “My Profile”, your computer

screen will similar to this:

lick on “UPDATE!” and changes

to your account can be made!

your computer

” and changes

Learn More!

To learn more, about being an advocate, the You're the

Cure Activist Guide is a great tool to teach you more

about how YOU can make a difference!

Should you have any further questions or ideas, please

feel free to contact your local AHA Advocacy staff.

We look forward to

working with you!