Battle with Disease

Huber Helmet went to his doctor for a routine physical examination about a decade ago and received unfortunate news. He was diagnosed with a heart disease called atrial fibrillation. The disease results in an irregular heart rate and palpitation. Helmet did not have signs of the common symptoms of the disease at the time of his initial diagnosis. Susan Lucci said in an interview "my husband Huber came to me at movie set and we were both shocked. My husband Helmut Huber has always been really healthy, active and athletic.” The unfortunate event showed that disease could strike anybody even the rich and healthy.

Philanthropy

After his battle with disease, Huber has made a strong move increase awareness among the American public about atrial fibrillation. He wants to encourage patients to empower and educate themselves by taking the necessary steps to decrease their risk of having a stroke. Facing AFib is a long multi-year program that was launched by Huber and his wife, Susan. The program was designed to facilitate communication between the doctor and patient. Beside the main focus of the program, the initiative also offers an interactive online risk assessment tool for patients and a personalized doctor discussion guide.

Huber travels across the country and attends different seminars to shares his story about fighting the disease. He talks about the importance of having the right information and how losing weight and changing diets can improve one’s health. In support of her loving husband, Susan stepped up to become the ambassador for the Facing AFib program.

One of their grandsons, Brendan got cerebral palsy and that led to Susan hosting the United Cerebral Palsy of NYC Women. Helmut and Susan have been ongoing champions for Little Flower Children and Family Services of New York. Susan is also a big supporter for Feed The Children in Africa.