Message From Dr. Angela Walker Franklin
Des Moines University (DMU) is pleased to serve as the lead sponsor with the American Heart Association in this year’s Go Red for Women movement. Serving as the host site for this year’s luncheon is also an exciting opportunity for DMU as it reflects a shared commitment to women’s health, wellness, and prevention. Over the past decade, Go Red for Women has encouraged Iowa women to wear red, share stories of survival and understand the truth of heart disease in women. With heart disease being the number one killer of women in America, we still have considerable work to be done. We, along with the American Heart Association, are dedicated to creating a future where this silent killer touches fewer lives through research, education, advocacy, and targeted interventions.
Des Moines University is committed to improving lives in our global community by education diverse groups of highly competent and compassionate health professionals. Our vision also includes a focused effort to enhance health, wellness and education in our communities. For these and other reasons, we are proudly sponsoring Go Red for Women and hope you will join us!!
Sincerely,
Angela L. Franklin, Ph.D.
President/CEO
Des Moines University
Message From Nancy Brown
Dear Friends,
Welcome to the Des Moines Go Red For Women Luncheon. We’re delighted you are here and appreciate your interest in learning how you can advance health, stop heart disease and save women’s lives. That’s what the American Heart Association’s Go Red For Women® movement is all about.
Heart disease isn’t just a man’s problem. It’s a woman’s problem, too. In fact, it’s the No. 1 killer of women. And, tragically, far too few women realize their risk from this preventable disease. We need to raise women’s awareness of their risk and protect our mothers, daughters, sisters, friends and ourselves.
You can help, starting today. Here’s how:
First, take charge of your own heart health. Visit your doctor. Know your numbers (learn more at www.GoRedForWomen.org). You can improve your blood pressure, cholesterol and other numbers by making lifestyle changes. You’ll be healthier and look and feel better, too.
Second, join the American Heart Association in making it your mission to fight heart disease in women. Help spread the word that heart disease is women’s No. 1 killer. Share what you learn today with your family and members of your community. Tell five women you want them to live and we can help stop heart disease in our lifetime.
Third and last, consider making a contribution. Your donation today will make a difference in the lives of women here and across the country. You can help fund local and national Go Red activities that support awareness, research, education and community programs that benefit women.
Thank you again for being here. My hope is that you won’t leave today without committing to making a difference by joining the Go Red For Women movement — women everywhere need your help. Only one in five women believes that heart disease is her greatest health threat. We believe reducing risk and preventing heart disease starts with education — and you. There’s so much to do, and so much at stake.
With your commitment, we can help women and their families live longer, stronger lives. Thank you for your generous support.
Warm regards,
Nancy Brown
Chief Executive Officer
American Heart Association
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