What:
The Empire State
Building glowed red on February 6, 2009, in honor of Go
Red for Women and National
Wear Red Day, a day of action aimed at raising
awareness of heart disease, the leading killer of New York
City women. American
Heart Association volunteers were joined by
Broadway and TV star Melora
Hardin of the Broadway musical CHICAGO and of NBC's "The
Office," and the boys of the hit Broadway musical CHICAGO,
Commissioner Frieden and Speaker Quinn provided a
briefing on the state of cardiovascular disease in New York
City and illuminated the
building with a flip of the switch
for
National Wear Red Day.
Who:
Jim Connors, General Manager of the Empire State
Building Empire State Building Welcomed
Dr. Richard Hodosh,
President of New York City American Heart Association Board
of Director American Heart Association,
Dr. Thomas R. Frieden,
New York City Health Commissioner State of Cardiovascular
Disease in New York City and
Christine Quinn,
New York City Council Speaker Health Starts with You: City
Initiatives to Promote Healthier Heart
Melora
Hardin, Broadway
and TV star flipped the Switch
RED
and
was joined by the boysofCHICAGO and offered some personal
lifestyle tips to prevent cardiovascular disease.
When:
National Wear Red Day
Friday, February
6, 2009
11:15AM
Where:
Empire State Building
350 5th Ave
New York, NY 10018
About the American Heart
Association
Founded in 1924, we’re the
nation’s oldest and largest voluntary health organization
dedicated to building healthier lives, free of heart disease
and stroke. To help prevent, treat and defeat these
diseases — America’s No. 1 and No. 3 killers — we fund
cutting-edge research, conduct lifesaving public and
professional educational programs, and advocate to protect
public health. To learn more or join us in helping all
Americans, call 1-800-AHA-USA1 or visit americanheart.org