Go Red for Women Luncheon

Join hundreds unite to fight heart disease in women at 10th annual event

Dayton, April 7, 2017 – 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. Join the American Heart Association to unite with your coworkers, friends and neighbors in the fight against heart disease in Miami Valley women at the 10th annual Dayton Go Red for Women Luncheon on Thursday, May 4, 2017 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 Katie Kenney of WDTN-TV and Kim Faris of B94.5, will also feature Julie Wilkes, an inspirational keynote speaker and heart disease survivor.

“Go Red For Women encourages women and their families to take action and live healthier lives,” said Tim Smallwood, Go Red for Women Director for the Miami Valley Division of the American Heart Association.  “Let’s get started.  Let’s unite.  Together we are stronger and unstoppable.”

The 2017 Go Red for Women Luncheon signature sponsor is Premier Health. Local sponsors are CompuNet Clinical Laboratories WDTN-TV, WBDT-TV, B-94.5, BIG 106.5, REACH Magazine 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 937-853-3102 or ellen.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.