Message From Nancy Brown
Dear Friends,
Welcome to the Oklahoma City 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
Volunteer Spotlight
In 1999 my dad had a stroke. Until then we knew nothing about heart disease or stroke and what caused it. Since then I have done some research and learned that heart disease is passed through genetics. About 4 years ago I found out that I have acid reflux disease and I do have chest pain that sometimes could be mistaken for a heart attack. It is so important for me to know my body, the signs and symptoms of heart attack and stroke and know what I can do to live a heart healthy lifestyle. It is my mission to learn to live a heart healthy lifestyle for myself and for my family. I love encouraging my friends and those I meet to make the small changes that make a HUGE difference in our health. Education and awareness is so important to bring prevention to this #1 killer in women! That is why I have teamed up with Go Red For Women as a volunteer to help change lives! Knowledge is power! Women must know what is going on with their bodies and that it is up to them to choose a healthy diet and exercise. It will go along way!
Join Sherri Stewart and Make it Your Mission to help in the fight against heart disease in women.