Message From Chicago Go Red For Women Event Chair Kim Feil
Thank you for visiting the 2011-2012 Chicago Go Red For Women website! We’re 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. While you’re here, please make sure that you review the warning signs of a heart attack, find out how to get involved in your own community through our Advocacy efforts, and also learn the importance of knowing and understanding your health numbers.
Did you know that 550,000 American women will die this year of cardiovascular disease? Unfortunately, only 55 percent of women even realize that it is their number one killer. In fact, heart disease kills more women each year than all forms of cancers combined. This is why the need to raise awareness is so important.
It is my pleasure to serve as your chair for the 2011-2012 Campaign Chair. I hope that you will join us at the Chicago Go Red For Women Community Expo on Friday, February 24th at the UIC Forum and make it your mission to share the information that you learn with all the important women in your life.
Go Red!
Kim Feil
2011 GO RED FOR WOMEN CAMPAIGN CHAIR
Message From Nancy Brown
Dear Friends,
Welcome to the Chicago Go Red For Women Community Expo! 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
