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Orange County Go Red For Women Luncheon Celebrates 10 Years

The American Heart Association’s Orange County Go Red For
Women Luncheon marks 10 years of educating, inspiring and giving in a celebratory
gathering on Feb. 7, 2014 at the Island Hotel in Newport Beach (690 Newport
Center Drive).



Heart disease is the No. 1 killer of women, and it’s deadlier
than all forms of cancer combined. It causes one in three women’s deaths each
year, yet only one in five American women believes that heart disease is her
greatest health threat.



“Women’s lives are unnecessarily at risk and they don’t
even know it,” said Christine McCauley, 2014 Go Red For Women Luncheon
volunteer chair and Edwards Lifesciences’ corporate vice president, human
resources. “It’s our mission to teach women how to identify the symptoms of
heart disease and encourage them to take care of themselves so they can
continue taking care of those around them. One in three women does not need to
die of heart disease each year; together we can change this statistic.” 

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The half-day event brings Orange County's top community
and business leaders together for education, networking and fun. The 10th
anniversary celebration will feature motivational speakers, educational
breakout sessions, an informational health expo, silent auction and a
heart-healthy luncheon.  



Among the guest speakers are Orange County resident Najla
Debow who is celebrating her 10th anniversary as a heart attack
survivor and Cindy Burns of the Funniest Housewives of Orange County. 

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Go Red For Women raises awareness of heart disease in
women and empowers them to take charge of their health. Go Red For Women has
been impacting the health of women for 10 years. Since 2004 more than 627,000
women have been saved from cardiovascular disease and 330 fewer women are dying
per day. 



Funds raised at the Go Red For Women Luncheon help the
American Heart Association continue its support of lifesaving heart disease and
stroke research. Since 1949, the American Heart Association has invested more
than $3.3 billion in research. That investment has yielded or contributed to
many important discoveries, including CPR, life-extending drugs, like
clot-busters; pacemakers, bypass surgery, the heart and lung machine and
surgical techniques to repair heart defects. These and other advances make it
possible for many to call themselves “survivors.” 



The 2014 Orange County Go Red For Women Luncheon is
sponsored nationally by Macy’s and locally by Edwards Lifesciences. Additional
sponsors include SMS, UC Irvine Health, Abbott Medical Optics, MicroVention
Terumo, AM Solutions Group, BCU, Roth Staffing, Shook, Hardy and Bacon and St.
Joseph Health. For information about Go Red For Women and the luncheon, visit www.OCGoRed.org
or contact Kim Delagardelle at 949-885-1526



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About the American
Heart Association



Founded in 1924, we’re the nation’s oldest and largest
voluntary health organization dedicated to building healthier lives, free of
heart disease and stroke.  To help
prevent, treat and defeat these diseases — America’s No. 1 and No. 3 killers —
we fund cutting-edge research, conduct lifesaving public and professional
educational programs, and advocate to protect public health.  To learn more or join us in helping all
Americans live longer, healthier lives, call 1-800-AHA-USA1 or visit
americanheart.org



About Go Red For
Women



Go Red for Women is the American Heart Association's
national campaign to increase awareness of heart disease - the leading cause of
death for women - and to inspire women to make it their mission to fight this
No. 1 killer. Its fundraising efforts support the educational programs that the
American Heart Association provides and the life-saving research it funds to
reduce the effects of heart disease in women. To learn more or join us in
helping American women live longer, healthier lives, call 1-800-AHA-USA1 or
visit www.OCGoRed.org



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