Message From Chairperson Robin Fleming
Dear Friends and Guests,
It is with great pleasure that I welcome you to the 2013 Go Red for Women Conference, Fashion Show and Luncheon. This event is brought to you as not only a day to have fun shopping and to enjoy a fabulous fashion show and a fantastic meal, but as way to encourage and educate you on ways to lead a heart-healthy life. As our lives grow increasingly busier, it is important that we remember to put ourselves at the top of our to-do lists. Heart disease is not a “man’s” disease. More than 433,000 women die from heart
disease each year in the US. That means a mother, sister, wife, or friend is not here to enrich our lives, but we can change that and you can help!
Your attendance at this event will no doubt have a positive influence on your friends, family and co-workers. The information you will learn today will become key steps toward a healthier future.
Speaking of key steps, this year’s Keynote Speaker is Donna Hartley, an AMAZING survivor who will introduce you to seven steps to becoming heart healthy. Donna’s message of health and survival is sure to inspire everyone in attendance.
As we welcome you to the Go Red for Women event we want to thank all of our wonderful sponsors and partners. It is because of their generosity that we are able to continue this inspiring and educational community event. Also, a BIG thank you goes to the Go Red for Women Committee who spent countless hours ensuring that this event would be successful.
Have a great time at the Go Red for Women event and make your life Heart-Healthy!
Robin Fleming
Chair, 2013 Go Red for Women Event
Message From Nancy Brown
Dear Friends,
Welcome to the 2013 Go Red For Woment Luncheon & Fashion Show! We’re delighted you are here and appreciate your interest in learning how you can advance health, stop heart disease and save women’s lives. That’s what the American Heart Association’s Go Red For Women® movement is all about.
Heart disease isn’t just a man’s problem. It’s a woman’s problem, too. In fact, it’s the No. 1 killer of women. And, tragically, far too few women realize their risk from this preventable disease. We need to raise women’s awareness of their risk and protect our mothers, daughters, sisters, friends and ourselves.
You can help, starting today. Here’s how:
First, take charge of your own heart health. Visit your doctor. Know your numbers (learn more at www.GoRedForWomen.org). You can improve your blood pressure, cholesterol and other numbers by making lifestyle changes. You’ll be healthier and look and feel better, too.
Second, join the American Heart Association in making it your mission to fight heart disease in women. Help spread the word that heart disease is women’s No. 1 killer. Share what you learn today with your family and members of your community. Tell five women you want them to live and we can help stop heart disease in our lifetime.
Third and last, consider making a contribution. Your donation today will make a difference in the lives of women here and across the country. You can help fund local and national Go Red activities that support awareness, research, education and community programs that benefit women.
Thank you again for being here. My hope is that you won’t leave today without committing to making a difference by joining the Go Red For Women movement — women everywhere need your help. Only one in five women believes that heart disease is her greatest health threat. We believe reducing risk and preventing heart disease starts with education — and you. There’s so much to do, and so much at stake.
With your commitment, we can help women and their families live longer, stronger lives. Thank you for your generous support.
Warm regards,
Nancy Brown
Chief Executive Officer
American Heart Association
Volunteer Spotlight
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Prior to my retirement from full time work I had made the decision that I would become involved in the community by volunteering my assistance. A dear friend invited me to the "Go Red for Women" monthly planning meeting and after listening to the ladies and gentlemen that are involved in this very important event sponsored by the American Heart Association, I decided that I wanted to offer whatever assistance I could. |
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In past years I was very active in Soroptimist International and was involved in several fund-raising activities for the Alliance Against Family Violence. For the few years I lived in South America I was responsible for raising funds to assist many orphanages and homes for young unwed mothers to be. I have always felt that it was extremely important for me to help others in some way. It goes without saying the number of organizations that are in need of volunteers but I chose the AHA Go Red for Women because I feel that anything that I can possibly do to help educate women on the importance of staying heart healthy was the least I could do to become involved.
Join Marilee Reagor in the fight against women and heart disease.
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