TOLEDO, Ohio — The American Heart Association will host its annual Toledo Go Red for Women Luncheon Thursday at the Glass City Center. WTOL 11's Caylee Kirby will host the event.
The event aims to empower women to make heart-healthy choices and to raise awareness and contributions for continued advocacy for equitable research and care and inclusive health policies.
Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death in women, claiming more lives than all cancers combined. Nearly 45% of women over age 20 are living with some form of cardiovascular disease. In fact, it’s the leading cause of maternal death in the U.S., or more simply put, heart disease is the No. 1 killer of new moms and pregnancy-related deaths are on the rise.
“I chose to support this campaign to celebrate the progress we’ve made since the Go Red for Women campaign began 20 years ago. More importantly, to inspire the Toledo community to demand more,” said Candice Harrison, Toledo Go Red for Women chair and the Corporate Director of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion for the SSOE Group.
“But we can’t do it alone,” she continued. “It’s time to make bold moves and support innovative solutions for women’s cardiovascular health. Go Red for your mother, your daughter, your friends, and yourself. Because when we come together, we can motivate, educate, support and help save each other.”
Since 2004, the Go Red for Women movement has addressed the awareness and clinical care gaps of cardiovascular disease for women. As the movement celebrates 20 years of making an impact, the Association calls on all women to take charge of their health and make a lasting impact on the health and well-being of their community.
“Whether it’s learning CPR, joining Research Goes Red, knowing your own risk factors, having an honest conversation with your doctor, or empowering another woman to prioritize her own health and well-being, there are so many ways to create a legacy of health in our families and our community,” said Whitney Keeler, Development Director for the American Heart Association.
“Go Red for Women is here for women’s health and well-being at every age, stage and season of their lives,” she continued. “And by coming together and supporting the women in our community, we can make a lasting impact.”
Go Red for Women is nationally sponsored by CVS Health and the Toledo Go Red for Women Luncheon is locally sponsored by the SSOE Group. For more information contact Whitney Keeler at Whitney.Keeler@heart.org or visit Heart.org/ToledoGoRed.
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