Power, Innovation and Influence Inspire North Jersey Community to Go Red and Unite for Women’s Heart Health
Power, Innovation and Influence Inspire North Jersey Community to
Go Red and Unite for Women’s Heart Health.
The American Heart Association hosts 9th annual Northern NJ Go Red for Women Luncheon on April 12th.
Saddle Brook, March 22, 2018. The 9th annual Northern NJ Go Red for Women luncheon continues to celebrate women’s heart health, and the power and influence we have to unite and inspire others to fight heart disease and stroke. Cardiovascular disease remains the number one cause of death, claiming the lives of over 366,800 people each year. The Go Red for Women campaign encourages awareness of the issue of women and heart disease, and also action to save more lives. The movement harnesses the energy, passion and power women have to band together and collectively wipe out heart disease.
The event, scheduled for April 12th, at the Wilshire Grand Hotel in West Orange, will feature a “Go Red Experience Room”, including live CPR demos, a fender blender smoothie bike, red lipstick touch-up station, a purse-a-nality auction, networking and much more!
Emcee Della Crews, anchor from News12 New Jersey, will kick off the program and celebrate women’s heart health with us. As guests enter the ballroom, they will be welcomed by Northern NJ Go Red Chair, Rosa Coppolecchia, DO, MPH, FACP, FACPM, and continue with special guest speakers throughout the program.
Jo Ann Saitta, survivor of both heart disease and stroke, will share her personal story and how she underwent open heart surgery at just the age of 16. After a few short years into her twenties, Jo Ann suffered a stroke and was back in the hospital. This courageous mother of two is inspiring us all to take action.
“I know personally how important heart health is and I am passionate about encouraging everyone, especially women, to take charge of their health.” said Jo Ann.
The Northern NJ Go Red for Women Luncheon is nationally sponsored by Macys and CVS Health. Local sponsors include Bayer, RWJ Barnabas Health, Hackensack Meridian Health, Konica Minolta, Omnicom Health Group, Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of NJ, and Kessler Institute. Media sponsors include TAPinto West Orange, News12 New Jersey, and NJ Monthly Magazine.
The campaign raises funds to support the lifesaving movement, funding cutting-edge research, community programs and professional education focused on cardiovascular health. The event is attended annually by nearly 300 of New Jersey’s most influential women and men in business, industry, health, education and civic affairs. To attend the Northern NJ Go Red for Women luncheon and to join the movement, please visit nnjgored.heart.org.
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About the American Heart Association
The American Heart Association is devoted to saving people from heart disease and stroke – the two leading causes of death in the world. We team with millions of volunteers to fund innovative research, fight for stronger public health policies, and provide lifesaving tools and information to prevent and treat these diseases. The Dallas-based association is the nation’s oldest and largest voluntary organization dedicated to fighting heart disease and stroke. To learn more or to get involved, call 1-800-AHA-USA1, visit heart.org or call any of our offices around the country. Follow us on Facebook and Twitter.
About the American Stroke Association
The American Stroke Association is devoted to saving people from stroke – the No. 2 cause of death in the world and a leading cause of serious disability. We team with millions of volunteers to fund innovative research, fight for stronger public health policies, and provide lifesaving tools and information to prevent and treat stroke. The Dallas-based association officially launched in 1998 as a division of the American Heart Association. To learn more or to get involved, call 1-888-4STROKE or visit StrokeAssociation.org. Follow us on Facebook and Twitter.
The American Heart Association/American Stroke Association receives funding mostly from individuals. Foundations and corporations donate as well, and fund specific programs and events. Strict policies are enforced to prevent these relationships from influencing the Association’s science content. Financial information for the American Heart Association, including a list of contributions from pharmaceutical companies and device manufacturers, is available at http://www.heart.org/corporatefunding.
Media Contact
Allie Kovacs
Director of Communications
Allie.Kovacs@heart.org, 201.518.1957
