Go RED FOR WOMEN

1. Go RED FOR WOMEN Heart Disease Is No Match for The Power Of Women

2. American Heart Association’s Go Red For Women More women die from heart disease than all forms of cancer combined. Yet, many of these deaths can be prevented!

3. Click here to view on YouTube Meet the 2014 Go Red Women

4. Every minute a woman dies from heart disease.

5. More women die from heart disease than from all forms of cancer combined.

6. 1in 3 women’s deaths in the United States are caused by heart disease.

7. 43 million women are living with heart disease.

8. The Story of Go Red For Women Changing one life at a time for more than 10 Years

9. In 2004… Only 34% Of women knew thatheart disease was their No. 1 killer

10. Since 2004, 25 million women have worn a red dress pin

11. It Started with a Day The first National Wear Red Day®

12. An Annual Event The first Go Red luncheon

13. What it Means to Go Red G: GET YOUR NUMBERS Ask your doctor to check your blood pressure and cholesterol. O: OWN YOUR LIFESTYLE Stop smoking, lose weight, exercise, and eat healthy. It’s up to you. No one can do it for you. R: REALIZE YOUR RISK We think it won’t happen to us, But heart disease kills one of three women. E: EDUCATE YOUR FAMILY Make healthy food choices for you and your family. Teach your kids the importance of staying active. D: DON’T BE SILENT Tell every woman you know that heart disease is our No. 1 killer. Raise your voice at GoRedForWomen.org.

14. To Reach All Women Go Red began to implement multicultural efforts

15. Across the Globe Go Red Goes Around the World

16. Into Women’s Homes Go Red For Women Presents… Untold Stories Of The Heart (2008) Speak Up To Save Lives (2009) Our Hearts. Our Choice (2010)

17. Into Doctor’s Offices “Get with the Guidelines”

18. On Capitol Hill The Heart for Women Act

19. Into Women’sHearts

20. Just a Little Heart Attack goredforwomen.org/justalittleheartattack

21. Elizabeth Banks Lifetime Impact Honoree October, 2014 at Variety Magazine’s Power of Women Awards

22. 54% 2009 • 34% • 1997 Women’s Awareness of Heart Disease as their No.1 Killer

23. Go Red For Women has contributed more than $300 million for research and education • The AHA fought to pass legislation to help end gender disparities • The scientific community now: • Publishes gender-specific results in research • Has established differences in symptoms and responses to medications between men and women • Follows women-specific guidelines for prevention and treatment

24. Women who Go Red are more likely to make healthy choices 89% made at least one healthy change in their life: • 61% began eating healthier. • 54% started exercising. • 43% checked their cholesterol. • 37% lost weight.

25. 10 YEARS Nearly1 millionwomen have joined the movement 34%Fewer women are dying of heart disease each year 330 Fewer women are dying every day 627,000+ women’s lives have been saved

26. 10 Years of fighting heart disease in women Click here to view on YouTube

27. But There’s Still More Work To Be Done… • 1 in 3 women still die each year • 1,100women are still dying every day • Only 25% of women have increased their physical activity • 44%of women do not know that heart disease is their No. 1 killer

28. Help Us Continue to Write a New Story Together … • Share your experiences on GoRedForWomen.org or Facebook. • Make a difference by donating to fund lifesaving research and educational programs. • Make lifestyle changes to reduce your risk for heart disease. • Visit GoRedForWomen.org to learn about risk factors, lifestyle changes and more. • Take action by volunteering. Find your local office at GoRedForWomen.org and see how you can get involved

29. National Wear Red Day Friday, February 7, 2014

30. Thank You