Go Red!

HIA employees turned the office red in support of National Wear Red Day.

When you think red in February what first comes to mind?  While many of us may associate this fiery hue with blushing roses and heart-shaped candy boxes for cupid’s favorite holiday, I would encourage you to think again.

The American Heart Association is promoting the Go Red For Women initiative. An effort to not only promote awareness of women’s struggles with heart disease, Go Red seeks to empower all Americans to actively fight back against this killer.

Today, supporters of this initiative were asked to rummage through their closet and wear their brightest, boldest red on National Wear Red Day to spread the word about this #1 killer of women. But don’t fret if you forgot to sport your crimson apparel during the work day, you can always show your passion with fashion tonight by wearing that little red dress or sharp dress shirt if you’re hitting the town.  And if you’re staying in wear your favorite cherry-colored pajamas while you lounge.

If you’d like to do more than just wear red, be red by joining The American Heart Association’s effort to “Tell 5 Friends” about the disease that’s taking the life of 1 in 3 women.

If you like what The American Heart Assocation is doing, you can ‘like’ the non-profit on Facebook, watch their videos on YouTube, or learn more by visiting the Go Red For Women website. 

By taking this one simple step today, we can work together to strengthen America’s hearts tomorrow.