February is Heart Month and it officially kicks off this Friday, February 3, with National Go Red Day across the U.S…….Wear Red and show your support, please!
For those of you that know me you know that my true passion in life has been to find a cure for Heart disease, the number one killer of women and men around the world. What I have learned over the years by being so involved with the American Heart Association is that unlike how I was raised to believe, it is not just a hereditary issue but can be prevented (80% preventable) with simple things like proper nutrition, exercise, regular preventative visits to a cardiologist for testing (got to know your numbers!) and some medications.
The facts are there, things are looking better…….Since the First National Wear Red Day in 2003, we’ve made tremendous strides in the fight against heart disease and stroke in women. Through research and education to healthy lifestyle changes, women are learning that they can make the right choices and see a difference in their health. Heart mortality rate has decreased nearly 30 percent over the past 10 years and it’s because of more than a few things that this Go Red For Women movement has brought to them.
As we approach this Friday, we must acknowledge our continue support from our partners from the beginning , Macy’s Department Store, and the great work they have done to raise awareness of heart disease in women. “Macy’s helps fund life-saving research and education that no doubt impacts many lives.” says Macy’s spokesperson.
Let’s raise awareness and educate our friends and family on how to lead healthier lives. During Heart Month, WE GO RED! Here are some ways you can celebrate Heart Month:
MACY’S WEAR RED SALE
FEBRUARY 1-6
The Go Red For Women national sponsor Macy’s will offer all-day savings discounts of 25% off to customers who purchase a Red Dress pin for $3.00. Macy’s will donate 100% of all pin sales to Go Red For Women, and the funds stay local!
NATIONAL WEAR RED DAY
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 3
Show your support and build awareness by wearing red this Friday.
Buildings all over Houston will be going red in support of Heart Month.
Wear Red Day kits are available free of charge at the Heart Association offices.
Please contact Lauren Martinez if you wish to obtain one:
Lauren.Martinez@heart.org of call 832-918-4083
GO RED FOR WOMEN RED DRESS COLLECTION FASHION SHOW presented by MACY’S
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 9
As part of the 2017 New York Fashion Week, the annual Red Dress Collection featurescelebrities and custom designer red dresses. You can watch the live broadcast at 7:00 pm on the national Go Red For Women Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/goredforwomen/
KENDRA SCOTT GIVES BACK
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 15
6:00 – 8:00 pm
RICE VILLAGE & CITY CENTRE LOCATIONS
Kendra Scott Rice Village and City Centre stores are hosting a giveback event where 20% of the day’s sales will benefit the AHA and raise awareness for heart disease risks and prevention. Join us in store on February 15 and deck your self with the latest Kendra Scott jewels.
Kendra Scott is also hosting a National Giveback Day online at www.kendrascott.com in addition to 53 of its stores nationwide. Throughout the day, Kendra Scott will donate 20% of sales in stores and online to the American Heart Association and its local community chapters.
GO RED AND RIDE presented by CYCLEBAR
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 25
2:00, 3:00 and 4:00 pm
MACY’S MEMORIAL CITY MALL
Go Red and Ride with CycleBar Premium Indoor Cycling and join us for an exciting 50-minute ride inside Memorial City mall in front of Macy’s. Three back-to-back sessions will be offered at 2:00, 3:00 and 4:00 pm. Register with a $25 donation and remember to Wear Red. Macy’s will also provide grab bags for participants. Register online here.
So much going on in February as it is Heart month and Go Red For Women is our primary focus. So please show your support this Friday…….wear it, tell your friends and family to wear it, ask your businesses to promote it…….make a statement, you can make a difference by just making the right choices…….WE WILL BEAT HEART DISEASE, our global No. 1 Killer”!!! 
Go Red For Women is the American Heart Association’s national movement to end heart disease and stroke in women. Heart disease and stroke kill 1 in 3 women – more than all cancers combined. The good news is that 80 percent of cardiac events may be prevented with education and lifestyle changes. For more than a decade, Go Red For Women has fought for equal health opportunity for women. The American Heart Association’s Go Red For Women movement is nationally sponsored by Macy’s, with additional support from our cause supporters. For more information, please visit HoustonGoRed@heart.org
