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Healthy Heart Join American Heart Association’s Go Red for Women movement and Wear Red and Give during American Heart Month this February By American Heart Association
W
hile 80 percent of cardiac events may be prevented, cardiovascular disease continues to be the leading cause of death in women, claiming the lives of one in three. It’s time to change this fact. This February – American Heart Month – the American Heart Association (AHA) and its Go Red for Women® movement, sponsored nationally by CVS Health and by Premier Local Sponsor BP America, is calling on women, and those they love, to support its efforts to improve the overall health of all women. BP America is also the sponsor of Houston Goes Red and has made a multi-year commitment to the organization, aiming to improve heart health in the Greater Houston area. Houstonians can celebrate National Wear Red Day on Friday, February 7, by wearing red to support heart health awareness and by giving to the AHA’s lifesaving mission throughout February.
The Go Red for Women movement is the trusted, passionate, relevant force for change to end heart disease and stroke in women. For 16 years, Go Red for Women has provided a platform for women to come together and improve the lives of all women everywhere. “It is an honor and real pleasure to serve this lifesaving mission in Houston,” said Melanie Gray, Go Red for Women leader. “I’ve seen firsthand how Go Red for Women has brought together volunteers and supporters from all walks of life to champion women’s health equity. I encourage all businesses to get involved in some way, by donating to the cause, encouraging employees to wear red and spread awareness, and encouraging healthy lifestyles.” In Houston, there are a variety of ways to support the American Heart Association’s Go Red for Women movement throughout February: Wear Red and Give
Celebrating
• Wear red on Friday, Feb. 7. If we can turn the city red, we can change the future. Purchase the iconic Red Dress Pin at ShopHeart.org. • Donate anytime during February at heart.org/HoustonWearRedDay Nearly 80 cents of every dollar donated is spent on research, education, and community outreach helping to save the lives of women and all the women we can’t live without. • Use #WearRedAndGive on social media. Go Red with CVS Health As part of CVS Health’s commitment to building healthier communities, the company has made
a three-year $15 million pledge to Go Red for Women. Customers can also help in the fight against heart disease and stroke by donating at the register or online at cvshealth.com/GoRed. Shop at Gordmans Gordmans (formerly Stage Stores) will donate 10 percent of their sales on Friday, February 7, to Go Red for Women, in honor of National Wear Red Day. Shop at one of their dozens of stores around Houston and show your support. Go to https://stores.stage.com/ to find a store near you. Chances are we all know someone affected by heart disease and stroke. Show your support this February – Wear Red and Give.
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