Today the American Heart Association, the world’s leading nonprofit organization focused on heart and brain health for all, announced the 2021 Detroit Go Red for Women Luncheon Digital Experience to support the fight to end heart disease and stroke. This premier event will be held on February 26, 2021, and for the first time, it is free and open to the public.
This year the theme is ‘Faces of Heart,’ and we will shine a light on women across Metro Detroit from diverse backgrounds and communities who have been impacted by heart disease and stroke.
“This year’s event has particular significance as its theme, ‘Faces of Heart,’ brings awareness to the social determinates of health that disproportionately impact women. Women’s health is an equity issue. COVID-19 has been an unfortunate reminder of the impact social factors and racial inequality can have on the health of BIPOC communities, this year we will celebrate women, we will share stories from survivors, and we will embrace the incredible diversity of all the many faces of heart,” said Kristian Hurley, Detroit Executive Director American Heart Association.
The Detroit Go Red for Women Luncheon is co-chaired by Tricia Keith, EVP, President, of Emerging Markets for Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan, and Betsy Meter, former Michigan Managing Partner, for KPMG LLP. This premier virtual experience will be emceed by award-winning reporter and host Lila Lazarus and will feature keynote speaker Dr. Joneigh Khaldun, the State of Michigan’s Chief Medical Executive, as well as inspiring survivor stories, a silent and live auction and more.
“It is my distinct honor to serve as this year’s Detroit Go Red for Women Luncheon co-chair,” said Keith. “The American Heart Association has long served as a key resource for women navigating their own cardiovascular challenges – among those COVID-19 – and those who have survived the worst of it. This year’s program, ‘Faces of Heart,’ will showcase the disparities women confront and advocate for more equitable health outcomes for everyone in Southeast Michigan.”
“The American Heart Association’s Go Red for Women mission and purpose to fight heart disease and stroke has really resonated with me as cardiac events are on the rise in young women,” said Betsy Meter, retired Michigan Managing Partner, KPMG LLP. “I am proud to serve as co-chair for the 2021 American Heart Association Go Red for Women Luncheon as we need to bring greater awareness to women of all ages as heart disease is the number one cause of death.”
The Detroit Go Red for Women Luncheon is sponsored nationally by CVS Health and locally by Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan, KPMG, Toyota, ITC Holdings Corporation, and Huntington Bank.
Here in Detroit Go Red for Women empowers women to take charge of their heart health and advocates for more to be done from public health organizations, government, health care professionals and community organizations. We urge them to join forces and provide solutions to improve awareness, especially among young women and Black and Hispanic women.
Detroit Go Red For Women Virtual Experience
Date: 2.26.2021
Time: 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
To Register Visit: tinyurl.com/3fcfxyaf
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