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February 06, 2009
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Every minute, heart disease claims the life of another woman.
As part of National Wear Red Day on Feb. 6, men and women of all ages wore red to bring awareness to this staggering statistic.
On PLU’s campus students showed their support for the American Heart Association’s efforts to fight back against heart disease.
As part of their efforts, student residents at Pflueger Hall met on Feb. 4 for a “Go Red Party.”
They ate heart-healthy snacks, discussed the issue and shared with each other how heart disease has affected them and their families.
PLU student Brielle Erickson organized the event and last week, Feb. 5, and shared her thoughts about the issue on the Ron and Don Show on 93.7 KIRO News Talk Radio.
“Joining the movement is not a huge commitment,” she said. “It simply means that the person has chosen to take charge and be proactive when it comes to their health.”
Through its “Go Red for Women” campaign, the American Heart Association strives to raise awareness about heart disease among women. In the past, a common misconception was that heart disease only affects men. In truth, heart disease is the number one killer of women in America, claiming more lives than the next five causes combined.
Anyone wishing to learn more abut Go Red for Women may visit GoRedForWomen.org.
On PLU’s campus students showed their support for the American Heart Association’s efforts to fight back against heart disease.
As part of their efforts, student residents at Pflueger Hall met on Feb. 4 for a “Go Red Party.”
They ate heart-healthy snacks, discussed the issue and shared with each other how heart disease has affected them and their families.
PLU student Brielle Erickson organized the event and last week, Feb. 5, and shared her thoughts about the issue on the Ron and Don Show on 93.7 KIRO News Talk Radio.
“Joining the movement is not a huge commitment,” she said. “It simply means that the person has chosen to take charge and be proactive when it comes to their health.”
Through its “Go Red for Women” campaign, the American Heart Association strives to raise awareness about heart disease among women. In the past, a common misconception was that heart disease only affects men. In truth, heart disease is the number one killer of women in America, claiming more lives than the next five causes combined.
Anyone wishing to learn more abut Go Red for Women may visit GoRedForWomen.org.