In 2004 the AHA faced a challenge – cardiovascular diseases claimed the lives of too many women each year in the United States, yet women were not paying attention. To raise awareness of heart disease and stroke as one of the leading killers of women, the AHA created Go Red For Women, a passionate, emotional, social initiatives designed to empower women to take charge of their own heart heath.

Now, Go Red For Women has moved well beyond the U.S. borders. Women around the world are uniting against heart disease, sharing their stories to raise awareness of this Number 1 killer, and educating family and friends about the signs and symptoms, risk factors and action to protect women’s hearts.

United by the passion to end heart disease and stroke in women, tens of thousands of women gather for Go Red for Women luncheons across the country each year.

Each luncheon is a unique event led by local leaders to meet the needs of that community. Featuring inspiration, education and community among women, the Go Red for Women luncheon is a powerful and moving experience.

Whether you’re a survivor, donor, volunteer or guest of a friend or your company, attending a Go Red for Women luncheon will not only be fun and fulfilling, it just might be the one lunch that saves your life or the life of someone you love.