Message From Our Chairperson
Erik Freudenberg, Dayton Market Leader with HORAN, is a member of the American Heart Association Board, 2011 Chair for the Dayton Go Red For Women movement, and a member of the Circle of Red/Red Tie Society. In his work as a benefits consultant, Erik is very involved with promoting wellness strategies to individuals and companies to enhance their overall health and reduce medical costs. He got involved with the American Heart Association because the AHA's leadership, research, and education that has been effective in reducing the devastating effects of heart disease and stroke in America. Erik, who is 46, is personally drawn to the work of the AHA because his grandfathers both developed heart disease in their fifties which eventually took their lives. His passion for Go Red For Women stems from the fact that his mother and sisters were not well educated on a variety of health issues including heart disease, the number one killer of women in the United States.
Message From Nancy Brown
Dear Friends,
Welcome to the Dayton Go Red For Women Luncheon! We’re delighted you want to learn how you can advance health, stop heart disease and save women’s lives. That’s what Go Red For Women is all about.
Heart disease isn’t just a man’s problem. It’s a woman’s problem, too. In fact, it’s women’s No. 1 killer. And, tragically, far too few women realize their risk from this often-preventable disease. We need to raise women’s awareness, to protect our mothers, daughters, sisters, friends and other loved ones. 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 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, speak up. Help spread the word that heart disease is women’s No. 1 killer. You can make a difference. Choose to share what you learn today with your family and members of your community.
Third and last, consider making a contribution. Your donation will help fund local and national Go Red activities to support awareness, research, education and community programs to benefit women.
Please don’t leave today without committing to make a difference. Join the Go Red For Women movement — women need your help. There’s so much to do, and so much at stake. Only one in five women believes that heart disease is her greatest health threat. Reducing risk and preventing heart disease starts with education — and you.
By working together, 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
Join Go Red For Women and Make it Your Mission to help in the fight against heart disease in women.
