In 2003, John Ritter — beloved actor, husband, father, and friend — was taken suddenly due to an acute thoracic aortic dissection which was tragically misdiagnosed.
Weeks after his death, his wife and fellow actor Amy Yasbeck founded The John Ritter Foundation for Aortic Health with a focused and urgent purpose to prevent unnecessary suffering because of the unknown.
Every day, we work to raise awareness for thoracic aortic disease through genetic research, widespread education, and radical advocacy.
Summer 2022 Grant Program - Request for Proposals
The John Ritter Foundation for Aortic Health is pleased to announce the opening of our Summer 2022 Grant Program. This award supports a one-year grant totaling $65,000 and is designed to provide financial support for investigators studying thoracic aortic aneurysms and dissections. Areas of interest include patient education, physician and other clinician education, and exercise.
Applications are due August 15th, 2022
