Pink Ink…
Today is the 10th anniversary of National Wear Red® day! Hopefully you are wearing Red! The “Red” symbolizes the fight against Heart Disease, the number 1 killer of women in the US. Not sure what to do today? Let National Wear Red Day® act as a conversation starter! Ask your family if they know their risks? Ask your neighbor if they know the signs of a heart attack. Teach your children about the importance of eating “heart healthy”. My little one went off to school in Red and with a “heart healthy” lunch!
Whatever you do, talk about heart disease. Because of the 10-year dialog surrounding National Wear Red Day, the American Heart Association reports that:
- 21% fewer women are dying from heart disease
- 23% MORE women are now aware that heart disease is their #1 health threat.
- There is now gender specific information readily available re: prevention, treatment and medication.
But wait, there is still more to be done. We can each do our part.
Even the kids can Go Red!
Start Small:
- Model good eating and exercise behavior for your family.
- Reduce your risks.
Take the next step:
- Get active in your community. Participate in a Go Red Event, or host your own.
- Donate to your local heart association. The monies raised helps spread awareness, and the funding of life saving research.
Go BIG!
- Advocate to improve health disparities.
- Become a corporate sponsor.
- Become a Heart Health Ambassador.
Whatever you do, make it count. The life you save, may be your own.
Go RED!
PinkWellChick Foundation, Inc. 
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