American Heart Association to Celebrate National Wear Red Day® February 5

American Heart Association to Celebrate National Wear Red Day® February 5

The American Heart Association (heart.org/Lincoln), together with its Go Red for Women movement, are asking you to wear red and give to support Go Red for Women on National Wear Red Day®: Friday, February 5, 2021. February also happens to be American Heart Month.

Heart disease is the No. 1 killer of women, taking more lives than all forms of cancer combined. Someone you know and love may be affected—at any age. Heart disease and stroke claim the lives of one in three women—a third of our mothers, sisters and friends. It’s time to change this fact. That’s why the American Heart Association’s Go Red for Women movement, nationally sponsored by CVS Health, encourages you to show your support by wearing red and giving on February 5 to help raise awareness and save lives from heart disease. Here’s how you can join in support of women’s health:

Wear red to raise awareness about heart disease. You can get the iconic Red Dress Pin at ShopHeart.org.
Make a donation to support the lifesaving work of the American Heart Association at WearRedDay.org
Join the conversation by using #LincolnGoesRed on social media.

While nearly 80%of cardiac events can be prevented through education and lifestyle changes, cardiovascular diseases continue to be a woman’s greatest health threat. To treat, beat, and prevent heart disease and stroke, women should understand family health history, know their five key personal health numbers to help determine risk, and make healthy behavior changes like moving more, eating smart and managing blood pressure.
The American Heart Association is the leading voluntary health organization devoted to a world of longer, healthier lives. Learn more online at heart.org/Lincoln.