It’s time to be demanding when it comes to women’s heart health and ask others to do the same. That’s why the American Heart Association’s Go Red for Women – nationally sponsored by Macy’s and CVS Health – has launched the Go Red Commitment – to encourage women to put themselves first, make a commitment, and take action for women’s heart health. Join the American Heart Association to unite with your coworkers, friends and neighbors to make that commitment and further the fight against heart disease in the Miami Valley at the 11th annual Dayton Go Red for Women Luncheon on Thursday, May 3, 2018 from 10 am to 1 pm at the Sinclair Ponitz Center, 444 W. Third Street, Dayton.
Luncheon guests will have the opportunity to participate in health screenings and to interact with healthcare professionals about such topics as blood pressure, cholesterol, fitness, nutrition and stroke prevention. The event, which will be co-emceed by Julia Palazzo of WDTN-TV and Kim Faris of B94.5, will also feature actress and comedian, Kim Coles, best known for her role on the ground-braking television series, “Living Single.” Coles will combine comedy and inspiration to empower luncheon guests to discover their own true “gifts” so they may share them with the world.
“By making a Go Red Commitment, women everywhere, and the men who love them, are coming together to fight their no. 1 killer, heart disease,” said Bob Blommel, First Vice President at Merrill Lynch and the chair of this year’s Go Red for Women campaign. “I know that when we come together, we can build a culture of health for everyone in the Miami Valley and put an end to heart disease and stroke.”
The 2018 Go Red for Women Luncheon signature sponsor is Premier Health. Local sponsors are CompuNet Clinical Laboratories, Merrill Lynch, WDTN-TV, WBDT-TV, B-94.5, BIG 106.5, and Dayton Magazine. Go Red for Women is sponsored nationally by Macy’s and CVS Health. Tickets are $65 per person. Corporate tables are also available. For more information or to reserve your seat, contact Ellen Duncil at 937-401-4861 orellen.duncil@heart.org or visit daytongored.heart.org.
About Go Red for Women
Go Red For Women is the American Heart Association’s national movement to end heart disease and stroke in women. Cardiovascular diseases in the U.S. kill approximately one woman every 80 seconds. The good news is that 80 percent of cardiac events may be prevented with education and lifestyle changes. Go Red For Women advocates for more research and swifter action for women’s heart health. The American Heart Association’s Go Red For Women movement is nationally sponsored by Macy’s and CVS Health, with additional support from our cause supporters. For more information, please visit GoRedForWomen.org or call 1-888-MY-HEART (1-888-694-3278).
About the American Heart Association
The American Heart Association is devoted to saving people from heart disease and stroke – America’s No. 1 and No. 5 killers. We team with millions of volunteers to fund innovative research, fight for stronger public health policies, and provide lifesaving tools and information to prevent and treat these diseases. The Dallas-based association is the nation’s oldest and largest voluntary organization dedicated to fighting heart disease and stroke. To learn more or to get involved, call 1-800-AHA-USA1, visit heart.org or call any of our offices around the country. Follow us on Facebook and Twitter.