Midlands American Heart Association celebrates saving women’s lives through Go Red For Women® with local events
February 4, 2016
For 12 years, the American Heart Association’s Go Red for Women movement has been impacting the health of women through the collective energy, passion, time, money and HEART of the 25 million Americans who have supported the cause. 330 fewer women are dying per day but the fight is far from over. In recognition of National Wear Red Day on Friday, February 5, 2016, the American Heart Association is encouraging Midlands area women and men to “Go Red” along with local and national news outlets, organizations and leaders. Across the country, America is supporting the cause to stand up against heart disease in women.
Heart disease and stroke remains the No. 1 killer of women. For 30 years, more women than men have died each year from heart disease and the gap between men and women’s survival continues to widen. Ninety percent of women have one or more risk factors for developing the disease. Women who “Go Red” and get involved in the cause are more likely to make healthy choices. The Go Red for Women movement was designed to spread awareness, to encourage women to focus on their heart health, and to advocate for policies that support research and science related to improving these statistics.
Local events highlighting the Go Red for Women movement during American Heart Month in February:
Paint the Town Red | February 1-29
To create awareness, local restaurants and stores are asked to paint a red dress on their storefront window along with a creative display. Restaurants are also encouraged to create a heart-healthy special on their menu on National Wear Red Day, Friday, Feb. 5. To participate call 803.806.3008.
National Wear Red Day | Friday, Feb. 5
You can show your support for the fight against heart disease in women on National Wear Red Day in many ways – from simply wearing red to helping organize an event at your workplace, school or local organization. Visit GoRedForWomen.org/WearRedDay for more details and a free toolkit.
Wear Red Day Press Conference | Friday, Feb. 5
Join the American Heart Association and the City of Columbia for a Press Conference at City Hall on Main Street in downtown Columbia. The event will raise awareness about America’s No. 1 killer- heart disease and encourage Midlands residents to take the first steps toward a more heart healthy lifestyle.
For more information about National Wear Red Day or the American Heart Association’s local efforts, call 803.806.3022 or visit www.heart.org/Midlands
About Go Red For Women
Go Red For Women® is the American Heart Association’s national movement to end heart disease in women. We are committed to the fight, for as long as it takes. The American Heart Association’s Go Red For Women® movement advocates for more research and swifter action for women’s heart health. The American Heart Association’s Go Red For Women® movement was created by women, for women. Because our health is non-negotiable, because we have the power to save our lives, and because the best force for women is women. The American Heart Association’s Go Red For Women® movement is nationally sponsored by Macy’s. For more information please visit GoRedForWomen.org or call 1-888-MY-HEART (1-888-694-3278).
