SPECIAL EVENTS

The American Heart Association (AHA) will host its annual Houston Go Red For Women Expo & Luncheon on May 10 at the Hilton Americas in Downtown. This event focuses on educating others on the prevention of heart disease and stroke and living a healthy lifestyle, with proceeds going towards the fight against the No.1 killer of women, heart disease.

Take your seat at the table. Join other outstanding and dedicated women and men at the Houston Go Red for Women luncheon. Hear the survivor stories, remember the expert advice, and Make it Your Mission to share in the commitment to fight the No.1 killer of women.

Prior to the luncheon, luncheon attendees will be invited to participate in several educational breakout sessions, hosted by Merck and Texas Beef Council. A marketplace and expo will be set up for shopping. A unique silent auction entitled “Purse-onality,” will provide attendees with a chance to bid on designer bags donated by notable Houstonians. Estée Lauder will be present, giving make-up demos as part of Macy’s. There will also be photo opportunities at the HCA sponsored “Picture and a Promise” photo booth.

The keynote speaker for the event is Tony and Emmy award winning Actress Christine Baranski, (pictured above) star of the CBS series The Good Wife.

WHO:
Ayse McCracken, CEO of the Memorial Hermann Medical Group & 2011 Campaign Chair
Ilene Allen & Lu Caltagirone, 2011 Luncheon Chairs
Roz Pactor, Guild Volunteer of the Year
Christine Baranski, Actress and keynote Speaker

WHEN: Tuesday, May 10, 2011 from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.

WHERE: Hilton Americas, Downtown Houston 1600 Lamar Houston, Texas 77010

WHY: Heart disease is still the No. 1 killer of women. One in three women has some form of cardiovascular disease, and it kills more than 480,000 every year, which is about one every minute. When it comes to risk, about 90 percent of all US women have one or more risk factors for developing heart disease. Go Red For Women celebrates the energy, passion and power that women have and can use to band together to wipe out heart disease and stroke.

HOW: Tickets are available to purchase for $250 per ticket, tables starting at $2,500 up to $5,000. For tickets, please contact Ashly Alberto at 713-610-5000 or via e-mail at ashly.alberto@heart.org.  

Together the women of Go Red can bring a voice to this silent killer to help save lives. We can listen to what our hearts are telling us, talk to our doctors, and spread the word to our friends and community about making the right choices and taking action.

Go Red For Women needs you to shatter the silence by choosing to Speak Up about heart disease. Be part of the movement, make choices, speak up and spread the word. By sharing this commitment with Go Red For Women, together we can help save lives. Be a part of this extraordinary day.