The Long Island American Heart Association’s 17th Annual “Go Red For Women” luncheon will take place on Wednesday, Feb. 28 at the Crest Hollow Country Club in Woodbury from 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m.
The 2018 American Heart Association “Go Red For Women” luncheon is nationally sponsored by Macy’s and CVS Health. Northwell Health is the presenting sponsor.
For more than a decade, women have been fighting heart disease individually and together as part of the “Go Red For Women” movement. Cardiovascular diseases cause one in three women’s deaths each year, ending the life of approximately one woman every minute.
Since 1984, more women than men have died each year from heart disease and stroke. An estimated 43 million women in the U.S. are affected by cardiovascular diseases.
When you get involved in supporting “Go Red For Women” by advocating, fundraising and sharing your story, more lives are saved.
The American Heart Association’s 17th Annual “Go Red For Women” luncheon combines a luncheon reception, silent auction, networking opportunities, and moving survivor stories. The event will also feature educational breakout sessions presented by recognized and credentialed healthcare professionals, providing women with information, resources and hope to take action and live a longer, stronger life.
This year’s luncheon will honor the women of SterlingRisk, and Doug DeShutter, president, customer communications of Broadridge.
Charlotte Biblow, Farrell Fritz, and The Link’s Incorporated will receive the Community Honoree Award.
The honorees are committed to raising support and creating awareness about heart disease and stroke, especially as it pertains to women.
Teresa Evans, director, human resources business partner, and national retail at Freedom Mortgage is chair of the luncheon. Ginger Zimmerman, a survivor, will share her story and Dr. Gary D. Foster, chief scientific officer of Weight Watchers International Inc. will be distinguished speaker.
The American Heart Association “Go Red For Women” luncheon is attended by both women and men from business, health, education, local and state government.
Local media sponsors include Anton Community Newspapers, Cox Media, and Connoisseur Media.
For information about sponsorship opportunities, tickets, table reservations, or other questions, call the American Heart Association at (516) 962-0811 or visit longislandgoredluncheon.heart.org.
