SAVE THE DATE: MAY 10, 2011
HOUSTON GO RED FOR WOMEN EXPO & LUNCHEON
Actress Christine Baranski of CBS’ The Good Wife to Serve as Keynote Speaker
WHAT: The American Heart Association (AHA) will host its annual Houston Go Red For Women Expo & Luncheon on May 10 at the Hilton Americas in Downtown. This event focuses on educating others on the prevention of heart disease and stroke and living a healthy lifestyle, with proceeds going towards the fight against the No.1 killer of women, heart disease.
Prior to the luncheon, luncheon attendees will be invited to participate in several educational breakout sessions, hosted by Merck and Texas Beef Council. A marketplace and expo will be set up for shopping. A unique silent auction entitled “Purse-onality,” will provide attendees with a chance to bid on designer bags donated by notable Houstonians. Estée Lauder will be present, giving make-up demos as part of Macy’s. There will also be photo opportunities at the HCA sponsored “Picture and a Promise” photo booth. The keynote speaker for the event is Tony and Emmy award winning Actress Christine Baranski, star of the CBS series The Good Wife.
WHO: Ayse McCracken, CEO of the Memorial Hermann Medical Group & 2011 Campaign Chair
Ilene Allen & Lu Caltagirone, 2011 Luncheon Chairs
Roz Pactor, Guild Volunteer of the Year
Christine Baranski, Actress and Keynote Speaker
WHEN: Tuesday, May 10, 2011 from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
WHERE: Hilton Americas, Downtown Houston
1600 Lamar
Houston, Texas 77010
WHY: Heart disease is still the No. 1 killer of women. One in three women has some form of cardiovascular disease, and it kills more than 480,000 every year, which is about one every minute. When it comes to risk, about 90 percent of all US women have one or more risk factors for developing heart disease. Go Red For Women celebrates the energy, passion and power that women have and can use to band together to wipe out heart disease and stroke.
HOW: Tickets are available to purchase for $250 per ticket, tables starting at $2,500 up to $5,000. For tickets, please contact Ashly Alberto at 713-610-5000 or via e-mail at ashly.alberto@heart.org.
