Friday, Feb. 6 is National Wear Red Day
You'll see landmark buildings going red and you might see the red dress symbol around. We wear red to raise awareness that heart disease is the number one killer of women as well as men. Join us by wearing red this Friday! And you can donate $5 to help fund women's research and education efforts by texting RED to 90999.
February 4-8 in celebration of National Wear Red Day, Macy's will give you an extra 20 percent off most regular, sale and clearance purchases when you wear anything red. Customers can purchase a $2 AHA red dress pin at the register to receive the extra 20 percent if they happen to not be wearing red that day. For more information go to macys.com
Go Red For Women
Share Your Story - You've heard the stories of our models here today. Tell us about the choices you've made to improve your well-being. Those who submit stories between by Feb. 20 for the Go Red For Women Casting Call are eligible for a chance to represent Go Red For Women in 2009-10 and possibly appear in a television show on women and heart disease.
To submit your story online, visit GoRedForWomen.org. Or head to the big Go Red For Women celebration at the San Jose City Hall Rotunda this Thursday, Feb. 5, at 5 p.m. There will be a live casting call where you can tell your story.
For more information on Go Red For Women, call 1-888-MY-HEART (1-888-694-3278) or visit GoRedForWomen.org.
The Models and Their Stories:
Sara Dorband -- wearing Marc Jacobs (fabulous red) 'trench'($529), White Buffalo by David Bitton shirt($59), Page Dark Denim jeans($179)
Sara is 31 years old and was born with a heart defect and subsequently had open heart surgery as a baby at UCSF. She is "mom" to an active toddler named Max, who keeps her on her feet. She walks on the treadmill daily to help manage her heart health.
Kathryn Badalich -- wearing Nanette Lepore Navy Plymouth pant($295), Nanette Lepore cranberry Campfire Knit Jacket($460), Nanette Leport True Lovers top in cream($320)
Five years ago, Katheryn had a heart attack followed by an accidental artery dissection during stent placement. She has since decided to make every single day a good day, governed by an active and healthy lifestyle. Today at 53, Kathryn is living each day with the same energy and optimism that she had in her 20s.
Dee Matias -- wearing Red Fever shirt($44), White stretch Jones New York jacket($129), Hope Jeans by Tommy H ($74.50)
Dee is 41 years old. At the age of 35, she had a stroke that affected her left side and speech. She is a very healthy active single-Mom. Since her stroke she has a new found love for healthy cooking and working out at the gym.
Parisa Khazei -- wearing My new favorite dress - BCBG burgundy taffeta dress($238), My new favorite jacket - BCBG woven black jacket($338)
Parisa is a 29-year-old Realtor, model, actress and graduate student. Her passion for the cause of heart disease education was born out of tragedy after she lost her father at the very young age of 44. Heart disease does not discriminate and Parisa wants to help the public to be more informed advocates for their own health.
Carolyn Jung -- wearing Black Puma Jacket($85), Black Puma Jogging pants($50), Red and Black Puma tank($22.80)
Carolyn is a food writer and blogs under the name of Foodgal. Several years ago, Carolyn found out that she has high blood pressure. She keeps it in check by eating right - which isn't so easy, considering her profession -- exercising, taking her medication and visiting her doctor regularly. Two years ago, Carolyn lost both her parents. Her dad had heart failure and her mom had a stroke. So Carolyn does all she can to protect her own health. And she speaks out to let others know that high blood pressure is invisible and more common than you think.
