Whether it’s red lipstick or a bright red dress, this color can attract any attention. It’s such a vibrant color that it sticks out to any passerby. Red is suspected to be a symbol or power as well as a representative color of a human heart. Therefore, The American Heart Association chose this color to represent the ongoing fight of women against heart disease.

Many people do not know the significance of wearing red on February 3^rd, but this Friday I urge you to wear red. The American Heart Association is asking all of us to join together to wear red and show support for women battling or whom died from any form of heart disease. This coming “Wear Red Day” is the 15-year-marker since the initial year this started. So far, this day has raised awareness and attention to the number one killer of women. For example: Nearly 90% of women have made at least one healthy behavior change, one third of women has talked with their doctors about developing heart health plans, nearly 300 fewer women die from heart disease and stroke each day, death in women has decreased by more than 30 percent over the past 10 years, and many more improvements have occurred. Yet, 1 in 3 women still die from heart disease each year, which is why the Association is hoping to make even more dramatical changes to this awareness. You can help by wearing red and even giving donations to Go Red.

So this Friday, wear red and proudly to show your support for women with confidence. This disease, although affects so many women, needs an action against it. I believe if we join together it can be stopped. Do it for the women in your life, whether she’s a mother, or sister, or aunt show her your appreciation. Don’t forget to Go Red!