Each year, cardiovascular disease takes the lives of more women than all cancer combined. It’s the leading cause of deaths in women, but the American heart association is determined to reduce these numbers.
The American Heart Association’s “Go Red for Women” campaign is an annual event held in February, national heart health awareness month, to raise awareness about heart disease and help bring attention to women’s health and wellness. The star studded event features a sea of red dresses and aims to educate women about their risk of heart disease, encourage them to take control of their heart health, and raise funds for research and education. The gorgeous shades of red throughout the night do more than just dazzle, they also symbolize the urgency of the cause. The campaign offers a variety of events, resources, and tools to help women learn about their heart health, including heart disease risk assessments, healthy lifestyle tips, and access to community resources. The goal of the “Go Red for Women” campaign is to empower women to take action and make positive changes for their heart health, ultimately saving lives.
With the music of icons Sheryl Crowe and Rita Ora, the event featured a dazzling lineup of stars. Walking the runway was Kyle Richards, one of The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills supports to honor of her dad’s heart disease (had open heart and triple bypass surgery), Anika Noni Rose, actress and singer best known for voicing Tiana, Disney’s first African-American princess, as seen in The Princess and the Frog, Phoebe Robinson: a stand-up comedian and co-creator and co-star of the hit podcast turned HBO series 2 Dope Queens, Cara Buono, recently known for her iconic role as Mrs. Wheeler in Stanger Things, Teri Hatcher, best known for her roles on Lois & Clark and Desperate Housewives, Gina Gershon, most recently starred in Don’t Look Up , Ashley Greene, known for playing Alice Cullen in the Twilight films, Chrishell Stause, American actress and real estate agent on Netflix series Selling Sunset, along with previous television roles on All My Children and Days of Our Lives, Elisabeth Rohm, best known for her roles Law & Order and American Hustle, Dylan Dryer, Meteorologist for NBC News, Co-host of The Today Show and mother to three boys, Melba Moore, A four-time Grammy nominee and one-time Tony Award winner, and iconic actress, Danielle Moné Truitt, known for her roles in BET’s television series Rebel and Fox’s television series Deputy and Amanda Warren, Currently on the new smash hit ‘East New York’ on CBS and Gossip Girl on HBO, she is also known for Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri (2017), Dickinson (2019) and The Leftovers (2014).
We chatted with some of the stars of this iconic event! Check out the conversation below!
