Go Red for Women® Luncheon at Ritz-Carlton May 1 to raise funds to support awareness, education and research of heart health in women
Many call it the “silent killer,” because so little is heard about the biggest threat to women’s lives. But on May 1, Dallas battles back, raising awareness and needed research funds at the Go Red for Women Luncheon at the Ritz-Carlton.

Sponsored by Humana and organized by the American Heart Association, the Go Red for Women Luncheon Event focuses on preventing heart disease and stroke by promoting healthy lifestyles and raising money to support awareness, education and research of heart health in women.

“Cardiovascular disease is the number-one killer of women in all ethnic backgrounds,” said Liliana Rogers, director of the “Go Red for Women” initiative. “But less than half of all women realize that. Simply put, we are in danger – and we have to do something about it now.”
Luncheon Event

On May 1, a sea of women and men in red will pour into the Ritz-Carlton, Dallas for an event designed to inspire, educate, and raise funds. Charla Krupp, New York Times best-selling author of How Not to Look Old and national beauty and lifestyle expert who is a regular on many national TV shows, including “The Oprah Winfrey Show” and “The View,” and former beauty editor of Glamour, will be the keynote speaker from noon to 1 p.m. From 11 to 11:45 a.m., there will be a silent auction to benefit the cause and cooking demonstrations with Chef Richard Chamberlain presented by the TexasBeef Council.
The luncheon is open to the public. Tickets are $125 each and are available by calling 214-712-1312.

Women vs. Men
The most common warning sign of a heart attack in both men and women is chest discomfort in the center of the chest that last more than a few minutes, or that goes away and comes back. It can feel like uncomfortable pressure, squeezing, fullness or pain. Women, however, are somewhat more likely than men to experience some of the other common symptoms, particularly shortness of breath, nausea/vomiting, and back or jaw pain.
Women may avoid or delay seeking medical care, perhaps out of denial or not being aware of both typical and atypical heart attack symptoms. Since women tend to have heart attacks later in life than men do, they often have other diseases (such as arthritis or osteoporosis) that can mask heart attack symptoms.

We Can Change
The American Heart Association names multiple risk factors for cardiovascular disease that can be controlled or treated with a change in lifestyle and/or treatment from a healthcare professional. These include: cholesterol, blood pressure, smoking, physical activity, obesity and diabetes.

The American Heart Association is the largest voluntary health organization fighting heart disease, stroke and other cardiovascular diseases, which kill more than 870,000 Americans each year, with more than 460,000 of those deaths being women.

Go Red for Women® is the American Heart Association’s movement that celebrates the energy, passion and power of women to band together and wipe out heart disease. The cornerstone of this movement is the Go Red for Women Luncheon Event, an empowering event that focuses on preventing heart disease and stroke by promoting healthy lifestyles and raising money to support awareness, education and research of heart health in women.