Here's a stat that maybrsurprise you: Nearly 35 percent of Tarrant County-area deaths are attributed tobrcardiovascular disease, according to the American Heart Association of Tarrant County. Since 1924, the organization has been working to keep people safe frombrheart disease and stroke through education, support, research and events.
The American HeartbrAssociation's Go Red For Women is the world's largest network of women standingbrtogether to fight the No. 1 killer of women: heart disease.
At this morning'sbr“Breakfast in Red,” Southlake Style’sbrDirector of Advertising, Nicole Tesoriero, stood with others to help savebrwomen’s lives from heart disease.
Watch for these heartbrattack warning signs:
· brUncomfortablebrpressure, squeezing, fullness or pain in the center of your chest
· brPain orbrdiscomfort in one or both arms, the back, neck, jaw or stomach
· brShortness ofbrbreath
· brBreaking out inbra cold sweat, nausea or lightheadedness
Women are more likelybrthan men to experience symptoms other than chest pain – particularly shortnessbrof breath, nausea, vomiting, and back or jaw pain. If you experience any ofbrthese symptoms, call 911.
Want to get involved withbrGo Red For Women in Tarrant County? There are many ways to speak red:
Become a sponsor for the Go Red For Women Campaign. Sponsorships start at $5,000 and can be customizedbrto meet your marketing needs.
Join the Circle of Red. These individuals or families have contributedbr$2,500 or more to finding a cure for heart disease.
Donate to the Go Red Silent Auction. Consider giving tickets to sporting events orbrperforming arts programs, or unique red items.
Host a Go Red Fundraiser or invite your company to GobrRed. February is National HeartbrMonth, and you can help raise awareness.
The 2015-2016 Tarrant County Go Red Luncheon is February 26, 2016, at the Hilton Ft. Worth. Will youbrGo Red For Women? Learn more by visiting GoRedForWomen.org, or contact jasmin.holmstrup@heart.org or 817.698.5454.