SAN LUIS OBISPO — The American Heart Association (AHA) hosted its annual Wear Red Luncheon in San Luis Obispo on Friday, February 3, 2017 at the San Luis Obispo Country Club with the goal of raising awareness about the risk of cardiovascular disease among women. The Wear Red Day Luncheon began with a Meet & Greet, followed by the Luncheon and Program. The Go Red Campaign is sponsored nationally by Macy’s and locally by Dignity Health Central Coast.
The crucial funds generated at the San Luis Obispo Wear Red Day Luncheon will be used to support research and initiatives that promote prevention, treatment, community outreach and improved patient care in areas related to heart attack, stroke and other cardiovascular diseases. Cardiovascular disease and stroke are the nation’s No. 1 and No. 5 health threat to both men and women. To combat these statistics, the AHA is currently invested in 272 cardiovascular-related research projects at California institutions and continues to focus on the needs in our local communities.
The annual Go Red For Women campaign raises awareness that heart disease is the No. 1 health threat to women, and encourages them to take preventive measures to reduce their risk. The movement harnesses the energy, passion and power women have to band together and collectively wipe out heart disease. It also gives them the tools they need to lead a heart healthy life. On a national level, the Go Red For Women movement has resulted in 650,000 women’s lives being saved over the last 10 years.
For more information regarding the San Luis Obispo Wear Red Day Luncheon please visit www.slowearred.org