I am proud to announce that I have once again taken on a leadership role with the American Heart Association, sitting on the New York City Go Red for Women Executive Leadership Team.

The American Heart Association’s Go Red for Women movement is the trusted, passionate, relevant force for change to eradicate heart disease and stroke in women all over the world. Heart disease in the No. 1 killer of women, yet 80% of all incidences are preventable by making healthy lifestyle choices. As a disease that in most cases can be prevented, Go Red for Women is committed to ensuring women are represented in research, have access to healthy lifestyle education, and feel empowered to advocate for their health.

Since its inception in 2004, Go Red for Women has raised $600 million to support research, education, advocacy, prevention, and awareness programs, and about 90,000 fewer women are dying from heart disease and stroke each year, compared to the year 2000. While the hurdles we’ve overcome are worth celebrating, there are many more challenges that are taking loved ones from us every single day. Heart disease remains the largest health threat to both women and men.

This is why I am passionate about supporting Go Red for Women’s important work. Everyone has a reason for “Going Red” with the goal of keeping themselves and their loved ones healthy. I Go Red in honor of my dad and my mother-in-law. I hope you will stand alongside me and consider supporting this cause by making a donation to help me reach my personal goal of $5,000. Your support will save lives!

$100 Provides information and inspiration to help 8 stroke survivors maximize recovery and independence with a subscription to Stroke Connection, a bi-monthly periodical and the AHA’s biggest outreach to stroke families.

$200 Teaches 10 families in your community the connection between good food and good health by showing them the ultimate heart-healthy recipes in The New American Heart Association Cookbook.

$500 Teaches 2,500 children how to avoid obesity and live longer, stronger lives through our nutrition and exercise education materials.

$1,000 Mobilizes 2,000 women with the Go Red for Women movement and empowers them to take charge of their heart health with a personal record tracker and other health information.

$2,500 Can train over 100 families in CPR and AED usage through the CPR Anytime kit, which can be kept by these families to refresh their skills at any time or shared with others. A donation at this level grants you entry into the Circle of Red, Go Red for Women’s Individual Giving Society.

$5,000 Funds a summer undergraduate student fellowship that allows college students to work in research laboratories under the supervision of experienced scientists. A donation at this level grants you entry into the Cor Vitae Society, the American Heart Association’s Individual Giving Society.

Thank you for your consideration!