Advocates and Lawmakers Go Red For Women at the State Capitol

On Thursday, May 5th participants came from all around the state to the AHA’s annual Go Red for Women event at the State Capitol to visit with lawmakers and raise awareness of the effects of Heart Disease and Stroke on women, especially in the state.

Oklahoma Lt. Governor, Todd Lamb, stopped by the visit with the women and show his support for the cause. We were also honored to have General Rita Aragon, the first female Oklahoma Secretary of Veterans Affairs in attendance to advocate for our cause.
In 2007, Oklahoma had the 4th highest death rate from cardiovascular disease in the country. With a family history of heart disease, Sen. Eason McIntyre encouraged Oklahomans, especially those in the black community, to take control of their health. Sen. Johnson, was the 2008 national Ambassador for the Power to End Stroke Awareness Campaign.

The AHA kicks off its nationwide campaign with Wear Red Day each year on the first Friday in February. Being that the state Legislature is not in session then Oklahoma affiliates hold their Capitol event during Mother’s Day week.

 

The Oklahoma Legislature Goes Red For Women

The week of May 4th was proclaimed “Oklahoma Go Red for Women Week”. In honor of this week, Oklahoma State Legislators will wear red and don “Red Dress pins” to show their support for Women who have been touched by heart disease and stroke.

The American Heart Association's Go Red For Women campaign is designed to empower women with the knowledge and tools they need to make positive lifestyle changes that will help reduce their risk of heart disease.

Below are pictures from Wear Red For Women Day at the Oklahoma Capitol.

Save 20% at Macy's on 9/20

On Saturday, Sept. 20, Macy's stores nationwide will host a Shop For A Cause charity shopping day. Donations will benefit Go Red For Women and other local nonprofit organizations.

Customers who make a $5 donation will receive an all-day savings pass for select merchandise* in-store and on macys.com.

Make your donation online and print your savings pass in advance to ensure your donation goes to Go Red For Women and the critical fight to wipe out the No. 1 killer of women — heart disease. (TIP:Check the "Other" box on the donation page and type in $5.)

Once you've made your minimum $5 donation, you'll be sent a confirmation e-mail with the savings pass attached. Just print the pass from that e-mail and bring it with you to your Macy's store Sept. 20.