Go Red Luncheon to Raise Awareness of Cardiovascular Diseases in Women

 The American Heart Association’s 10th Annual Go Red For Women Luncheon takes place Wednesday at the Crest Hollow Country Club in Woodbury. 

The goal of the luncheon is to improve women’s awareness about heart disease and stroke, provide Long Island women with resources, information, hope and to teach women to “love their hearts”.

Combining an extensive networking portion, silent auction, elegant lunch and educational program featuring renowned health presenters and moving Long Island female survivor stories, the American Heart Association Go Red For Women Luncheon will be held to focus attention on the number one health threat facing women today – cardiovascular disease – and to urge women to take charge of their cardiovascular health to live longer, stronger lives.

WHY:   Long Island women are facing a “silent epidemic” – cardiovascular disease, the No. 1 killer of American females claiming more than 420,000 female lives annually, that’s a death per minute.  More than 5,600 Long Island women die from heart disease and stroke annually. 

WHEN:    Wednesday, Feb. 16, 2011

9:45am – 10:45am - Heart Health Workshops

• Minimizing Stress & Managing Your Cardiac Care
• Getting Motivated. Staying Motivated. Weight Loss Success Story-How I lost 212 lbs.
• “Create UR Dreams,” What is a Vision Board?

10:45am-2:00pm - Networking, Luncheon & Program

WHERE:   Crest Hollow Country Club, 8325 Jericho Turnpike, Woodbury, NY

WHO:    800 Long Island female and male business, health and civic leaders including:

                        2010 Honorees:

• Ralph Cerulli, Founder & Principal Owner, Advanced Construction Concepts
• June Cohen, MA LMHC
• Ellen Weber, Senior Vice President, Capital One Bank

Emcee: Tracie Strahan – WNBC4

HIGHLIGHTS:

Heart healthy workshops, Silent Auction, Raffles and Networking opportunities

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About the American Heart Association
The American Heart Association is the nation’s oldest and largest voluntary health organization dedicated to fighting heart disease and stroke. Our mission is to build healthier lives by preventing, treating and defeating these diseases – America’s No. 1 and No. 3 killers. We fund cutting-edge research, conduct lifesaving public and professional educational programs, and advocate to protect public health. To learn more or join us in helping all Americans, call 1-800-AHA-USA1 or visit americanheart.org.