Calling all Western New York-area survivors!

Please come share your story and be considered as one of the national 2013-2014 Go Red For Women faces. Go Red For Women’s Western New York casting call, hosted by Catholic Health, will take place on Thursday, April 18th beginning at 4:30 PM. The casting call is followed by a special presentation by Catholic Health titled “New Ways to Manage Your AFib” from 5:30-7:30 PM. If selected, these women may be involved in a variety of Go Red For Women efforts such as national media, PSAs, website content, brochures, news features and events. Women are asked to share their story if they are a survivor of heart disease, stroke, or a cardiac arrest; or if they have successfully taken measures to reduce their risk and prevent heart disease.

Download the Go Red Casting Call Registration and Waiver Form

The Western New York Go Red Casting Call will take place:

Date	April 18th
Time	4:30 – 5:30 PM
Followed by the Catholic Health presentation “New Ways to Manage Your AFib”
Place	Creekside Banquet Facility 2669 Union Road, Cheektowaga, NY 14227

For questions, please contact Jennifer Pratt at jennifer.pratt@heart.org


Western New York Women Speak Up for Their Hearts at the 2013 Go Red For Women Luncheon

More than 200 local women filled the ballroom at the Hyatt Regency in Downtown Buffalo on Valentine’s Day in honor of the American Heart Association’s annual Go Red For Women Luncheon. Ladies were in a “sea of red” to help raise critical funds in the fight against heart disease and stroke. The 2013 luncheon was chaired by Joyce Markiewicz, CEO and President of Catholic Health Homecare, emceed by WKBW TV’s Joanna Pasceri, sponsored nationally by Macy’s and Merck and sponsored locally by Catholic Health.

As guests arrived at the Women’s Wellness Exhibit, they were greeted with a reusable shopping bag, sponsored by Independent Health. Before the luncheon got underway, attendees had the opportunity to pamper themselves with mini manicures and hand massages, take advantage of screenings from Independent Nursing Care, and enjoy a healthy cooking demonstration.

All guests had an opportunity to take a photograph that demonstrates a promise to love their heart and start living a healthier lifestyle. The photo booth was sponsored by GM Powertrain and will be sent to the participants as a reminder of their promise. The American Heart Association presented the Heroine of the Heart award to volunteer and advocate, Annette Adamczak. Annette has trained more than 4,500 Western New York High School students in the American Heart Association’s Hands-Only CPR and she will be doubling that number by this spring. Annette wants to create a generation of lifesavers by ensuring the passage of legislation that would require CPR familiarization for all high school students before they graduate. She does all of this in her daughter’s name – Emily Rose. Emily’s life was cut short in June of 2009 when she suffered a cardiac arrest. Annette received her award to a standing ovation where she encouraged guests to become heart heroes and learn CPR.

Circle of Red:

The Western New York Circle of Red is an elite group of women who have the influence and resources to significantly impact the community by providing a personal commitment to help find a cure for the number one killer of women.
 
What are the benefits my participation as a 2013 Circle of Red Member?

• Help fund research grants needed to find a cure for the Western New York region’s number one killer of women.
• Decrease the number of child deaths under the age of 15 (2,100 total annual deaths) due to congenital heart defects.
• Increase continuing medical education (CME) programs to help physicians incorporate the AHA’s guidelines for preventing heart disease among women.
• Increase AHA’s CPR in Schools programs, where an estimated 200,000 kids have been trained nationwide and 3,000 kids locally.
• Increase the awareness and prevention. One out of three women die of heart disease, stroke and other cardiovascular diseases.

Recognition as a 2013 Circle of Red Member:

• Invitation to exclusive member only Go Red events.
• Participate in a photo shoot of members to be featured in media and promotions.
• Receive a gift to signify your commitment.
• Opportunity to network and cultivate relationships with members.
• VIP seat and acknowledgement at the Go Red For Women Luncheon.

Western New York Survivor Gallery, sponsored by Catholic Health: More than 42 million women in the United States are living with at least one kind of cardiovascular disease. In fact, more women die of heart disease than all forms of cancer combined. Unfortunately, the killer isn’t as easy to see. Heart disease is often silent, hidden and misunderstood. In an effort to increase awareness, Catholic Health, WKBW-TV and the American Heart Association announced that they are teaming up for Western New York Goes Red, part of the national Go Red For Women campaign.

“More women die of cardiovascular disease than the next five causes of death combined,” said Jason Jankowiak, VP of Cardiac Services at Catholic Health. “This partnership gives women throughout the region the chance to prevent heart disease and stroke, and tools to live longer, stronger lives.”

A highlight of the announcement was the launch of a traveling survivor gallery featuring seven local women.

Local News Stories:

Western New York Goes Red With A Traveling Gallery
Go Red For Women Luncheon
Go Red


 

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