WNBA, American Heart Associationg 'Going Red'
Published on June 18, 2009 under Women's National Basketball Association (WNBA) News Release
NEW YORK, ( JUNE 18, 2009) - For the third consecutive year, the Women's National Basketball Association is joining forces with the American Heart Association's Go Red For Women to increase awareness of heart disease and encourage women to take action to reduce their personal risk. The WNBA's Go Red For Women Week will take place from Sunday, June 21 to Tuesday, June 30.
Throughout the week, WNBA teams will host in-arena nights to raise awareness of heart disease and encourage women to get involved in the movement. The teams will recognize local heart disease survivors and conduct auctions to benefit Go Red For Women, among other activities. In addition, players will take the Go Red Heart CheckUp and will sign up for the new Go Red BetterU program, which gives women the choice to achieve an improved state of well-being and heart health. For more information on team dates and activities, visit www.wnba.com.
One in three women has some form of cardiovascular disease and heart disease is the No. 1 cause of death among women in the United States. Under the partnership, WNBA teams and players are encouraging fans to take the Go Red Heart CheckUp and sign up for Go Red BetterU, a new, free online program that will guide them through a total health makeover by highlighting small, simple choices they can take to reduce their risk of disease.
About Go Red For Women
Go Red For Women is the American Heart Association's solution to save women's lives. With one out of three women still dying from heart disease, we are committed to fighting this No. 1 killer that is largely preventable. GoRedForWomen.org, a premiere source of information and education, connects millions of women of all ages and gives them tangible resources to turn personal choices into life-saving actions. We encourage women and the men who love them to embrace the cause. For more information please visit GoRedForWomen.org or call 1-888-MY-HEART (1-888-694-3278). The movement is nationally sponsored by Macy's and Merck & Co., Inc.
About the WNBA
The WNBA is a unique global sports property combining competition, sportsmanship and entertainment value with its status as an icon for social change, achievement and diversity. Comprised of 13 teams, the WNBA is the most successful women's professional team sports league in the world. The league concluded its historic 12th regular season with increases in attendance, ratings, Web traffic and merchandise sales. The 2009 WNBA season tipped off June 6 on ABC. Through WNBA Cares, the WNBA is deeply committed to creating programs that improve the quality of life for all people, with a special emphasis on programs that promote a healthy lifestyle and positive body image, increase breast and women's health awareness, support youth and family development, and focus on education. For more information on the WNBA, log on to www.wnba.com
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