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2011 Go Red for Women


Once again the American Heart Association's Go Red for Women luncheon was a huge success. Held on February 18, 2011 the group sold out the fabulous Renaissance Cleveland Grand Ball Room. Almost 1,000 people were in attendance to spend time at the Health Expo, attend break-out sessions, enjoy a heart-healthy lunch and listen to speakers.

Go Red for Women crowd


Something new was added this year. Each person was given a hand held inter-active voting machine that helped the speakers know if their point was getting across. It was a fun way to keep the audience engaged and served a useful purpose as well.

Linda Kinsey, Executive Editor of Sun Newspapers

Linda Kinsey, Executive Editor of Sun Newspapers,
tries out the device


Something else was a little different in the Sea of Red. The vast majority of women were wearing red in some way. But in addition, there was a much larger group of men in attendance than in past years and they were all donning red ties. So the little red dress we all associate with Go Red for Women has been joined by A Red Tie.

As event chairman, Pamela Huggins, points out, the Go Red campaign started in 2004 and at that time only a handful of people realized how devastating Heart Disease is to women. It was still considered "a man's disease" even though statistics showed otherwise. Now most people not only know more about Heart Disease, but they also know more about how to prevent it.

Mistress of Ceremonies, Monica Robbins says Cleveland can boast one of the largest Go Red events in the entire country. The event raised over $700,000 dollars for research.

Monica Robbins

Monica Robbins


It is essential that women learn the symptoms of heart problems - they are not necessarily the same in women as they are for men. Some symptoms include nausea, dizziness and anxiety.

In addition women should be aware of pain in their backs (as well as chest) and/or a deep aching in one or both arms. Clammy sweating, unexplained blackouts, fluid retention in the lower legs and difficulty catching ones breath when waking up all join the more standard symptoms of rapid heartbeats and a feeling of heaviness (pressure) in the chest area.

Cardiovascular disease in women is nothing to be taken lightly. It is the No. 1 cause of death in women and at the same time is the most preventable. Women need to pay attention to the messages their bodies send them and seek medical attention if even the smallest symptom presents itself.

There are as many reasons for Going Red as there are women. Some women Go Red for their mothers, others for their children. Some Go Red for other women or for future generations.

Whatever the reason, remember to Go Red for yourself.


Cleveland Women at Go Red for Women

Dr. Gaylee McCracken

Dr. Gaylee McCracken


Karen Melton

Karen Melton


Michelle Barrett of Bridgestone

Michelle Barrett of Bridgestone


Peggy Getko hets touched up by Gig Plumb of Estee Lauder

Peggy Getko gets touched up by Gig Plumb
of Estee Lauder at Macy's


Barb Demagall, Lori Kingston, Robin Rowell and Susan Bitting of University Hospital

Barb Demagall, Lori Kingston, Robin Rowell and Susan Bitting of University Hospital


Dominique Moceanu

Dominique Moceanu


Go Red crowd


Brenda Parks

... with Brenda Parks


Kate Rawski and Angela Bannoy

Kate Rawski and Angela Bannoy


Dr. Rebecca Boxer and Meryl Closs

Dr. Rebecca Boxer and Meryl Closs


Anne Mooney of ClevelandWomen.Com

Anne Mooney of ClevelandWomen.Com


Candace Berthold of Mediterra Diet Pyramid

Candace Berthold of Mediterranean Diet Pyramid

Edrea Lazerick, Kim Hoffman and Rachel Skocic

Edrea Lazerick, Kim Hoffman and Rachel Skocic

Ashley with mom Stefanie Zelenskas

Ashley with mom Stefanie Zelenskas


Maureen Lindway

Maureen Lindway


Sandy Merkel and Karen Weaver

Sandy Merkel and Karen Weaver


Monica Robbins

MC Monica Robbins


Catherine Fallick and Lee Ann Howard

Catherine Fallick and Lee Ann Howard


Go Red crowd



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