2011 Go Red for Women Educational Forum and Luncheon
A Message From Our Chair
Andrea Cianchette Maker
Go Red for Women Luncheon, Chair
Vice-President, Corporate Affairs
Martin’s Point Health Care
Thank you for joining us at the 2011 Maine Goes Red for Women Educational Forum and Luncheon on March 1! We are so fortunate to have such a vital civic community in Maine that eagerly comes together to both enhance our community and to improve the quality of people’s lives.
During this event, we will learn how to better care for our hearts and the hearts of those we love. We will celebrate our collective journeys to better heart health with inspiring and entertaining words from nationally recognized keynote speaker, Loretta LaRoche, and a recent heart survivor, Muskie School of Public Service professor, Dr. Elise Bolda. We will mingle with Maine women and men who support education and scientific research to improve heart health in all Maine citizens. And, we will enjoy educational breakout sessions, a silent auction, new fashion and delicious food as we raise awareness about heart health.
Martin's Point, a progressive, not-for-profit health care organization, is pleased to be a Maine Goes Red Cause Sponsor. At Martin’s Point, we believe that when a person commits to changing behaviors toward preventing heart disease and stroke, they also help prevent and manage several other chronic diseases and illnesses. To the extent that Martin’s Point can contribute to improving the health of those in the communities we serve, we will be making progress toward accomplishing our most important goal.
On behalf of Martin's Point Health Care, I am pleased to chair the 2011 Maine Goes Red for Women Educational Forum and Luncheon. I look forward to seeing you on March 1.
Message From Nancy Brown
Dear Friends,
Welcome to the Go Red for Women Luncheon and Educational Forum! 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
