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Women and Heart Disease

Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death of women over age 65. It kills nearly twice as many women in the United States than all types of cancer combined. However, only 21 percent of women think heart disease is a threat to their health.

That is why the American Heart Association has created Go Red For Women. It is a movement passionately dedicated to helping women fight back against heart disease by educating them about their risks and helping them to find their own personal path to better health for life.

Here are some fun and inspiring ways for you to show your support.

Nationwide February 6, National Wear Red Day
Join with thousands of women, companies and organizations and cities across America by wearing red and making a donation. You’ll help the American Heart Association support ongoing research and education about women and heart disease.

Massachusetts

January 30, 7 p.m. Worcester Sharks Go Red
DCU CENTER, WORCESTER
Join the Worcester Sharks AHL team as they Go Red on the ice! Tee shirts, giveaways and men in red dresses on the ice are all part of this great family event!

February 1, 2009 Leading Ladies POSTER Campaign
To raise awareness of the risks of heart disease in women, watch for the Leading Ladies of Western Massachusetts poster in your community!

February 7, 1 p.m. Go Red For Women Fashion Show
EASTFIELD MALL, Springfield
See the Leading Ladies of Western Massachusetts along with the Little Faces of Heart kids as they show off the latest fashions in their signature color…Red!

February 13, 6 p.m. - 8 p.m. A Cause To Dye For
FACES TO NAILS, ETC., CHICOPEE
Go Red…blonde or brunette for the Heart Association and Mix 93.1 fund-raiser. Special pricing and a portion of the proceeds go to the American Heart Association.

February 20, 7:30 p.m. Springfield falcons go red
Mass Mutual center, Springfield Join the Springfield Falcons AHL team as they Go Red! Giveaways, raffles, tee shirts and more! Go to www.falcons.com for more information.

TUSH Ladies Night Out
TUSH, WORCESTER
Enjoy a night of shopping and socializing — all while you learn about your risks for heart disease. See the TV Special Go Red for Women — Untold Stories of the Heart, enjoy refreshments, and have a girls’ night out to remember! For a date and time, visit www.americanheart.org/goredcma.

Connecticut

February 5, 6 p.m. - 9 p.m.
Go Red For Women “Biggest Pajama Party in Connecticut!”
A night of relaxing and pampering among masterpieces of American art at the New Britain Museum of American Art. Contact Lisa Franco, 203-294-3552 or lisa.franco@heart.org for more information.

February 21, 7 p.m.
Hartford Wolf Pack VS. PORTLAND PIRATES Go Red for Women Night
Join the American Heart Association and the Hartford Wolf Pack for GO RED Night! Contact David Rodriguez at 860-246-7825, ext. 452 or drodriguez@xlcenter.com for ticket and ordering information.

February 26, 9:30 a.m. - 1:45 p.m.
GREATER HARTFORD GO RED FOR WOMEN EDUCATIONAL FORUM AND LUNCHEON
Enjoy a delicious lunch while learning about heart disease and stroke. For more information, call the Heart Association at 203-294-3551 or visit www.americanheart.org/hartfordgoredluncheon.