TAMPA BAY HEALTH: WEAR RED FOR WOMEN’S HEALTH

Wear Red For Women’s Health
This National Wear Red Day

The American Heart Association’s Go Red for Women movement urges Tampa Bay to join the fight against the No. 1 killer of women.

Tampa Bay … Join us as we make a bold statement for women’s heart health! Celebrate National Wear Red Day^® with an energizing walk along Tampa’s beautiful Bayshore Boulevard. This is your chance to show up, stand out, and step up in support of the American Heart Association’s mission to fight heart disease and stroke—the leading causes of death in women.

Wear your red, bring your energy, and be part of an inspiring morning filled with community, awareness, and heart health advocacy. Complimentary parking will be available nearby for all attendees.

Learn more and register here: Wear Red Day Walk on Bayshore Blvd – Tampa Bay

“What started as a simple show of support has grown into a powerful Tampa Bay tradition,” said Nina Morgan, executive director of the American Heart Association Tampa Bay. “Each year, more people join us at the walk on Bayshore Blvd to kick off Wear Red Day and raise awareness for women’s heart health. That growth reflects our community’s deep commitment to saving lives and ensuring women have the knowledge, resources, and support they need at every stage of life.”

Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is the leading cause of death for women in the United States.

On Friday, February 6
National Wear Red Day^®
people across the nation will “go red”
to raise awareness of women’s No. 1 killer.

The American Heart Association’s Go Red for Women movement, nationally sponsored by CVS Health, is asking women to make bold moves today for a healthier tomorrow:
• Know your numbers: Maintaining good blood pressure, blood glucose, total cholesterol and body mass index can lower your risk for heart disease and stroke.
• Join Research Goes Red to help ensure more women are represented and counted when it comes to scientific discovery: Women continue to be underrepresented in cardiovascular research.
• Learn Hands-Only CPR and be equipped with the knowledge to save a life: women are less likely to receive bystander CPR.

“National Wear Red Day is about more than kicking off American Heart Month, it’s about everyone coming together to support the health and well-being of our mothers, daughters, sisters and the people who love them,” said Stacey Brandt, Tampa Bay Go Red for Women volunteer chair and executive vice president and chief administrative officer at Tampa General Hospital. “This is a great example of people across the country, not just here in Tampa Bay, banding together to unite for women’s health and the health of our communities.”

Find resources to support women’s heart health at every age and stage of life at GoRedforWomen.org and learn more about National Wear Red Day at WearRedDay.org. Go Red for Women and Wear Red Day are locally sponsored by Tampa General Hospital. For more information about the Tampa Bay Go Red for Women movement, contact Shana Vono at [email protected] or visit 2025-2026 Tampa Bay Go Red.     M

About the American Heart Association

The American Heart Association is a relentless force for a world of longer, healthier lives. Dedicated to ensuring equitable health in all communities, the organization has been a leading source of health information for more than one hundred years. Supported by more than 35 million volunteers globally, we fund groundbreaking research, advocate for the public’s health, and provide critical resources to save and improve lives affected by cardiovascular disease and stroke. By driving breakthroughs and implementing proven solutions in science, policy, and care, we work tirelessly to advance health and transform lives every day. Connect with us on heart.org, Facebook, X or by calling 1-800-AHA-USA1.   

About Go Red for Women® 

The American Heart Association’s signature initiative, Go Red for Women®, is a comprehensive platform designed to increase women’s heart health awareness and serve as a catalyst for change to improve the lives of women globally. While the majority of cardiac events can be prevented, cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death in women, claiming the lives of 1 in 3 women. For more than two decades, Go Red for Women has encouraged awareness. The movement harnesses the energy, passion and power of women to band together and collectively wipe out heart disease. It challenges them to know their risk for heart disease and take action to reduce their personal risk. It also gives them tools they need to lead a heart healthy life. The Go Red for Women movement is nationally sponsored by CVS Health, with additional support from national cause supporters. For more information, please visit GoRedforWomen.org or call 1-800-AHA-USA1 (242-8721).