Join Me in Going Red For Women

Rep. Wasserman Schultz on National Wear Red Day to raise awareness of heart disease.

WESTON, Fla. – February is American Heart Month, and today is the 10th annual National Wear Red Day. American Heart Association, along with the National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute created National Wear Red Day to raise awareness of the importance of heart health. Each year, on the first Friday in February, millions of women and men come together to wear red, take action and commit to fighting this deadly disease. U.S. Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz (FL-23) released the following statement:

“Today, at the start of American Heart Month, I join American men and women around the country in wearing red in order to spread awareness about heart disease. As we commemorate the 10th Annual National Wear Red Day, we dedicate ourselves to learning more about the number one killer of American women and men.

“On the first day of this month, I am especially proud to participate in the “Go Red for Women” movement, which empowers women to learn their risks for heart disease and speak up for their own health. Heart disease is the number one cause of death for Americans, affecting more women than men and contributing to more deaths than all forms of cancer combined. I believe every American needs to be aware of ways to prevent heart disease and to maintain a healthy heart.

“As a breast cancer survivor, I know the personal importance of health awareness, promoting health education, and encouraging all of our mothers, daughters, and sisters to get regular medical checkups and screenings. I hope you will help spread awareness today by joining me and others across our country by wearing red.”