Message From Sue Tyler
Dear Friends,
I am thrilled and honored to be your 2012-2013 Go Red For Women Chairperson. The Go Red for Women movement is a way that I can help to inform other women and men in the Greater Cleveland area of the ways in which they can take charge of their own heart health to prevent heart disease, the #1 killer of women and men.
When the Go Red For Women campaign began in 2004, only 13 percent of Americans knew that heart disease took more women’s lives than any other disease, including all forms of cancer. Because you’ve been spreading the word about heart disease, more than 62 percent of Americans now know that making healthy choices can significantly reduce the number of women and men who die from heart disease. While the numbers and facts about heart disease can be staggering, the good news is that by making it your mission to end heart disease and taking action, we can change the statistics.
I look forward to an exciting 10-year anniversary in which we can continue to inform and educate our mothers, daughters and ourselves. I can’t wait to celebrating with each of you at this year’s luncheon on Friday, February 22, 2013 at the Renaissance Cleveland Hotel.
Message From Nancy Brown
Dear Friends,
Welcome to the Cleveland Go Red For Women Heath Expo & 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
Make it Your Mission to help in the fight against heart disease in women.
