Message From Our Chairs
Katie Fullam Harris & Dr. Dora Anne Mills
Welcome to the 2013 Go Red Portland Luncheon!
We are thrilled you are considering attending or sponsoring this year’s event that will be held on March 12, 2013 at the Holiday Inn by the Bay. This annual event raises funds as well as awareness of women’s and men’s number one health threat – cardiovascular disease. This year we are thrilled to award the American Heart Association’s Crystal Heart Award to Ellie Baker and Tom Saturley.
Each year through the generosity of supporters like you, we are able to contribute funds to the important work of the American Heart Association. These funds help save lives and support research right here in Maine. Currently, the AHA is supporting nine research grants in Maine totaling $1,500,000! This lifesaving research will make a difference in how we treat and prevent heart disease and stroke. Collectively, we can make important strides to provide lifesaving treatment and improved outcomes to those who are currently impacted by disease as well as to decrease our future generations’ chances of being affected by the Nation’s #1 killer, cardiovascular disease.
If you are a first-time attendee or sponsor – welcome! If you are a returning friend of the Go Red Luncheon, we thank you for your continued support. Together we can collectively raise funds and awareness for the important work being done by the American Heart Association in Maine. We hope that you will join in supporting the great opportunities that the Go Red Luncheon offers through screenings, educational breakouts, a silent auction, delicious heart healthy lunch and honoring the important efforts of Ellie and Tom in making Maine a healthy place to live.
It will surely be time well spent!
Message From Nancy Brown
Dear Friends,
Welcome to the Maine Go Red For Women Luncheon and Educational Forum! We’re delighted you are here and appreciate your interest in learning how you can advance health, stop heart disease and save women’s lives. That’s what the American Heart Association’s Go Red For Women® movement is all about.
Heart disease isn’t just a man’s problem. It’s a woman’s problem, too. In fact, it’s the No. 1 killer of women. And, tragically, far too few women realize their risk from this preventable disease. We need to raise women’s awareness of their risk and protect our mothers, daughters, sisters, friends 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 www.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, join the American Heart Association in making it your mission to fight heart disease in women. Help spread the word that heart disease is women’s No. 1 killer. Share what you learn today with your family and members of your community. Tell five women you want them to live and we can help stop heart disease in our lifetime.
Third and last, consider making a contribution. Your donation today will make a difference in the lives of women here and across the country. You can help fund local and national Go Red activities that support awareness, research, education and community programs that benefit women.
Thank you again for being here. My hope is that you won’t leave today without committing to making a difference by joining the Go Red For Women movement — women everywhere need your help. Only one in five women believes that heart disease is her greatest health threat. We believe reducing risk and preventing heart disease starts with education — and you. There’s so much to do, and so much at stake.
With your commitment, 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
Join us and Make it Your Mission to help in the fight against heart disease in women.
