Message From Catherine Drummond, Chair
I have realized that in order to keep my family healthy I have to put my own health first. I do have the power to change the health of my entire family.
I am so honored to be the Tulsa Go Red chair this year because I know it is a cause worth working for. I am going red for my family, my mother, my girlfriends and myself. I would urge anyone to help us spread this wonderful message for the women in their life.
Volunteer Spotlight
Judy Mills, Brown Mackie College
Judy, a woman who had saved for years to go on her dream vacation and suffered a heart attack on the second day of the trip. No pain, no real symptoms, just a feeling of crushing anxiety. Fortunately, the hotel concierge sent her to a local doctor, and she is alive today—thanks to great medical care and prior American Heart research to develop the heart stent.
Judy now volunteers for Tulsa's Go Red for Women campiagn and serves as the Passion Committee chair. This committee is for women who are passionate about educating women about having a healthy heart and lifestyle.
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Message From Nancy Brown
Dear Friends,
Welcome to the Tulsa Go Red for Women Luncheon! We’re delighted you want to learn how you can advance health, stop heart disease and save women’s lives. That’s what Go Red For Women is all about.
Heart disease isn’t just a man’s problem. It’s a woman’s problem, too. In fact, it’s women’s No. 1 killer. And, tragically, far too few women realize their risk from this often-preventable disease. We need to raise women’s awareness, to protect our mothers, daughters, sisters, friends and other loved ones. 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 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, speak up. Help spread the word that heart disease is women’s No. 1 killer. You can make a difference. Choose to share what you learn today with your family and members of your community.
Third and last, consider making a contribution. Your donation will help fund local and national Go Red activities to support awareness, research, education and community programs to benefit women.
Please don’t leave today without committing to make a difference. Join the Go Red For Women movement — women need your help. There’s so much to do, and so much at stake. Only one in five women believes that heart disease is her greatest health threat. Reducing risk and preventing heart disease starts with education — and you.
By working together, 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