Corporate Chair Information
First Source Federal Credit Union President & CEO, Michael Parsons,
Helps Fight Women’s Largest Health Threat: Heart Disease
The American Heart Association (AHA) is pleased to announce First Source Federal Credit Union President/CEO, Michael Parsons, as the chairman of the 11th Annual Go Red For Women Luncheon. The 2012 Go Red Luncheon will take place on Wednesday, May 2, 2012 at the Hart’s Hill Inn. Mike will lead the organizational and fundraising efforts for women in the Greater Utica/Mohawk Valley area to raise awareness against the largest health threat facing women: cardiovascular diseases.
Go Red For Women is the American Heart Association’s solution to save women’s lives. One out of three women is still dying from heart disease, but the good news is, this leading killer is often preventable.
“We all know someone that has suffered from heart disease and we can do a better job of prevention,” says Parsons. “Eighty percent of my employees are female, so I am committed to providing a workplace where wellness and good health can thrive and want to expand that to our community.”
Message From Nancy Brown
Dear Friends,
Welcome to the 2011-2012 Utica-Rome Go Red Luncheon! We’re delighted you are here and appreciate your interest in learning how you can advance health, stop heart disease and save women’s lives. That’s what the American Heart Association’s Go Red For Women® movement is all about.
Heart disease isn’t just a man’s problem. It’s a woman’s problem, too. In fact, it’s the No. 1 killer of women. And, tragically, far too few women realize their risk from this preventable disease. We need to raise women’s awareness of their risk and protect our mothers, daughters, sisters, friends and ourselves.
You can help, starting today. Here’s how:
First, take charge of your own heart health. Visit your doctor. Know your numbers (learn more at www.GoRedForWomen.org). You can improve your blood pressure, cholesterol and other numbers by making lifestyle changes. You’ll be healthier and look and feel better, too.
Second, join the American Heart Association in making it your mission to fight heart disease in women. Help spread the word that heart disease is women’s No. 1 killer. Share what you learn today with your family and members of your community. Tell five women you want them to live and we can help stop heart disease in our lifetime.
Third and last, consider making a contribution. Your donation today will make a difference in the lives of women here and across the country. You can help fund local and national Go Red activities that support awareness, research, education and community programs that benefit women.
Thank you again for being here. My hope is that you won’t leave today without committing to making a difference by joining the Go Red For Women movement — women everywhere need your help. Only one in five women believes that heart disease is her greatest health threat. We believe reducing risk and preventing heart disease starts with education — and you. There’s so much to do, and so much at stake.
With your commitment, we can help women and their families live longer, stronger lives. Thank you for your generous support.
Warm regards,
Nancy Brown
Chief Executive Officer
American Heart Association
Join us and Make it Your Mission to help in the fight against heart disease in women.
