Meet the 2012 Chairperson
I now know that I need to worry about myself, my daughter, my mother, and all of my girlfriends. That is why I agreed to chair this committee and help sponsor this campaign. We need to get the word out to all women.
Heart disease kills more women than all cancers combined. Within one year of their first heart attack, 44% of women will die, while only 27% of men will die. Women’s heart attacks present differently than men’s, and women tend to pass them off as indigestion or exhaustion or they don’t want to bother anyone. We need to know how to protect ourselves and to recognize our symptoms. We need to educate the men in our lives to recognize that our indicators may be less obvious than those in a man.
Please join us for the luncheon on May 18th. You will have fun, and you will learn how to prevent cardiovascular disease. Most importantly, please spread information about women and heart disease to your friends and families.
Message From Nancy Brown
Dear Friends,
Welcome to the Fayetteville Go Red for Women Luncheon! We’re delighted you want to learn how you can advance health, stop heart disease and save women’s lives. That’s what Go Red For Women is all about.
Heart disease isn’t just a man’s problem. It’s a woman’s problem, too. In fact, it’s women’s No. 1 killer. And, tragically, far too few women realize their risk from this often-preventable disease. We need to raise women’s awareness, to protect our mothers, daughters, sisters, friends and other loved ones. 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 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, speak up. Help spread the word that heart disease is women’s No. 1 killer. You can make a difference. Choose to share what you learn today with your family and members of your community.
Third and last, consider making a contribution. Your donation will help fund local and national Go Red activities to support awareness, research, education and community programs to benefit women.
Please don’t leave today without committing to make a difference. Join the Go Red For Women movement — women need your help. There’s so much to do, and so much at stake. Only one in five women believes that heart disease is her greatest health threat. Reducing risk and preventing heart disease starts with education — and you.
By working together, 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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Make it Your Mission to help in the fight against heart disease in women.