Message From Chairperson Ann Mah
Thank you for taking time out for yourself and to learn about helping women fight their number one killer – heart disease.
I stand on the shoulders of the women who chaired this event before me. They had a vision for a better future for all of us. So what have we accomplished in these ten years? We have saved more than 627,000 women, thanks to the collective energy and heart of the 25 million Americans who have supported the Go Red For Women movement nationwide. But we have more to do, because this killer is still taking the women we love. Women are dying every day, and even more are impacted by this disease.
So I ask you to do just one more thing in your busy days. Commit to living a healthier life. Commit to telling the women in your life how they can prevent heart disease. Commit to doing more this year to spread the word about our number one killer. Then on our 20th Go Red For Women anniversary, we will have even more to celebrate! Together we can end heart disease. Women Go Red!
Message From Nancy Brown
Dear Friends,
Welcome to the Topeka Go Red For Women 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.
