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American healthcare ambassador, fundraiser, and collegiate athlete From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Juliet Provost is an American healthcare ambassador, patient advocate, fundraiser, and collegiate athlete from Seekonk, Massachusetts. She is known for advocacy related to pediatric heart health, her role as a champion for Hasbro Children's Hospital, fundraising efforts supporting children's healthcare causes including the UnitedHealthcare Children's Foundation (UHCCF), and her participation in collegiate cross country and track and field while pursuing pre-medical studies.[1][2]

Early life and health

Provost is from Seekonk, Massachusetts. In the second grade, she was diagnosed with rheumatic fever caused by previously undiagnosed streptococcal infection. She later underwent medical treatment for resulting heart complications. These experiences became central to her public advocacy for pediatric healthcare and support for children with medical needs.[1]

Advocacy and fundraising

Provost was selected as a champion child representing Hasbro Children's Hospital. In that role, she participated in outreach events, media appearances, fundraising campaigns, and public awareness initiatives intended to support pediatric healthcare services and patient programs.[2][3]

She has hosted gala events benefiting Hasbro Children's Hospital and appeared on local radio broadcasts during hospital giving campaigns, including Hasbro Giving Days.

Provost has also been associated with fundraising and awareness efforts benefiting the UnitedHealthcare Children's Foundation (UHCCF), which assists families seeking medical care for children. She traveled to Minnesota for foundation events and participated in campaigns that helped raise millions of dollars in charitable support.[4]

She has additionally been affiliated with the American Heart Association through advocacy and heart-health awareness efforts.

Athletics and education

Provost became a collegiate athlete at Connecticut College in New London, Connecticut, where she competes in women's cross country and track and field as a mid-distance and distance runner.[5][6]

Her collegiate performances have included competition in the 800 metres, 1500 metres, and cross country events.[7]

She is also pursuing studies on the pre-medical track.

Community recognition

Provost and her family have been recognized in community charitable events in southeastern Massachusetts and Rhode Island for their involvement in healthcare-related philanthropy and advocacy.[8]

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