More than 120 people rocked their red and celebrated the strength of women in the fight against heart disease on Thursday, December 8. The Rochester Go Red for Women Luncheon encouraged attendees to be a relentless force for longer, healthier lives.
The Go Red for Women® Luncheon, held at the Strathallan Hotel & Spa, is the culmination of the year-round Go Red movement. The event, along with year-round activities, raised a total of more than $50,000.
“Now is the time to take back control of your physical health and mental well-being,” said Go Red for Women Chairwoman Ann Leonhardt Caprio, DNP, RN, ANP-BC, FAHA, program coordinator at UR Medicine Comprehensive Stroke Center, University of Rochester Medical Center, Strong Memorial Hospital and Assistant Professor of Nursing, UR School of Nursing. “One in three women are dying of cardiovascular disease, but losing even one woman is too many”
The afternoon’s speakers included Dr. Jaclyn Burch, Assistant Professor of Neurology in the Neurohospitalist Division, and Director of the Inpatient Neurology Floors at UR Medicine, speaking on women and stroke, as well as Beth Russell, Associate Professor of Social Work, Program Director for the Master of Social Work Program, and Co-chairwoman of the Department of Social Work at the SUNY Brockport. Russell spoke about authenticity, creativity and self-care.
The American Heart Association presented the first-ever Go Red for Women Community Leadership Award to Ginny Ryan. She was recognized for her years as a community leader in the Go Red for Women initiative.
Since 2004, Go Red for Women has had a profound impact on women’s health. As the trusted, passionate, and relevant force to eradicate heart disease and stroke, through the Go Red for Women movement, the American Heart Association remains steadfast and committed to meeting the comprehensive health needs of women — at every life stage.
The Go Red for Women movement is designed to raise awareness about cardiovascular disease, the leading cause of death for women in the United States, as well as generate funds for lifesaving cardiovascular research for women.
For more information on the Rochester Go Red for Women movement, visit http://Rochestergored.heart.org.
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