Message From Ginny Wilson-Peters
Ginny Wilson-Peters, leadership expert and local business owner, grew up believing in the power of a dream enhanced by hard work. Today, her professional motivation derives from a call to nurture and inspire others to reach for the stars. As President of leadership development firm, Integrity Integrated, Ginny is committed to working with highly motivated people who want to create positive change - personally and within their organizations.
Ginny is no stranger to the Go Red for Women Luncheon. In 2009, she served on the executive committee as the Circle of Red Chair. Under her leadership, the Quad Cities Circle of Red recruited over twenty-five members in its first year, earning the #9 spot in the nation for the most “new dollars” raised. She also had the honor of serving as the Executive Chair of the luncheon in 2010 when the event raised over $90,000—a record breaking year in the Quad Cities. Ginny is glad to be back this year as the Executive Chair and is passionate about helping move women from thinking “I wish I had known,” to saying, “thank goodness I knew about the risks of heart disease!”
Message From Nancy Brown
Dear Friends,
Welcome to the (insert local event name here)! We’re delighted you want to learn how you can advance health, stop heart disease and save women’s lives. That’s what Go Red For Women is all about.
Heart disease isn’t just a man’s problem. It’s a woman’s problem, too. In fact, it’s women’s No. 1 killer. And, tragically, far too few women realize their risk from this often-preventable disease. We need to raise women’s awareness, to protect our mothers, daughters, sisters, friends and other loved ones. And ourselves.
You can help, starting today. Here’s how:
First, take charge of your own heart health. Visit your doctor. Know your numbers (learn more at goredforwomen.org). You can improve your blood pressure, cholesterol and other numbers by making lifestyle changes. You’ll be healthier and look and feel better, too.
Second, speak up. Help spread the word that heart disease is women’s No. 1 killer. You can make a difference. Choose to share what you learn today with your family and members of your community.
Third and last, consider making a contribution. Your donation will help fund local and national Go Red activities to support awareness, research, education and community programs to benefit women.
Please don’t leave today without committing to make a difference. Join the Go Red For Women movement — women need your help. There’s so much to do, and so much at stake. Only one in five women believes that heart disease is her greatest health threat. Reducing risk and preventing heart disease starts with education — and you.
By working together, we can help women and their families live longer, stronger lives. Thank you for your generous support.
Warm regards,
Nancy Brown
Chief Executive Officer
American Heart Association
