Message From Chairperson Bekah DeYoung
Dear Friends of Heart,
I have been involved with the Go Red movement for the past three years. One of the most important reasons that I became involved was to raise awareness of womens' risk for heart disease. This is not only important to me because it affects one out of three women, but also because my family has a history of heart disease.
Heart disease affects women who not only have a family history, but all women. This could be your mother, sister or best friend.
Let's not wait for an event to happen to us to force us to focus on the prevention of heart disease, instead let's be pro-active to prevent an event from ever occurring.
Education and awareness are extremely beneficial to keeping each of us health, so please join me at the Go Red for Women Luncheon on February 14th to learn what you can do to prevent heart disease, raise your awarenesss...and potentially save a life.
Make it your mission!
Bekah
Message From Nancy Brown
Dear Friends,
Welcome to the Rochester Minnesota Go Red for Women Luncheon! 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
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