In this episode of the Phoenix Prosperity Podcast, Tim Fergestad sits down with Sharon Bates, founder of the Anthony Bates Foundation. After the tragic loss of her only child, Anthony, to hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM), Sharon turned her grief into action. For over 24 years, she has dedicated her life to raising awareness, advocating for heart screenings, and saving lives across the country.
Sharon shares her journey from being a computer programmer to leading a nationwide effort to implement heart screenings for young athletes and beyond. She discusses the importance of early detection, the limitations of traditional sports physicals, and how AI technology could revolutionize heart screenings for millions of children.
In this episode, you’ll learn:
- What hypertrophic cardiomyopathy is and why it often goes undetected
- How the Anthony Bates Foundation has screened nearly 2 million people
- The importance of ECGs and how they can be made more accessible
- The role of AI in improving early detection
- How Sharon is training the next generation to help save lives
Sharon’s work has been supported by major sports organizations like the Phoenix Suns and Arizona Cardinals, and she continues to push for greater awareness and legislative change.
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