WNBA Teams to Host In-Arena Nights Dedicated to Raising Awareness for Heart Health
Published on May 15, 2008 under Women's National Basketball Association (WNBA) News Release
NEW YORK, May 15, 2008 - The WNBA is teaming up with the American Heart Association's Go Red For Women movement for the second consecutive year in an effort to make women more aware of their risk for heart disease and to learn how they can take action to reduce that risk. 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 will encourage fans to take the Go Red Heart CheckUp at GoRedForWomen.org to calculate their personal, 10-year risk for heart disease and find information about controlling blood pressure, cholesterol and weight.
WNBA teams will host special in-arena nights throughout the season to educate fans about the risks of cardiovascular diseases. Teams will recognize local heart disease survivors, conduct auctions to benefit Go Red For Women, and invite nutritionists to speak on maintaining heart health, among other activities. In addition, players will take the Go Red Heart CheckUp and encourage fans to do the same.
Upcoming Go Red for Women games include:
Atlanta Dream June 3 Chicago Sky June 7 Detroit Shock June 26 Houston Comets June 3 Indiana Fever May 31 Los Angeles Sparks August 30 Minnesota Lynx May 31 Phoenix Mercury May 22 San Antonio Silver Stars June 6 Washington Mystics June 11
About the WNBA Comprised of 14 teams and entering its 12th season, the WNBA is the longest-running and most successful women's professional team sports league in America. The 2008 season tips off May 17 with ESPN2 again providing appointment viewing in the form of its "WNBA Tuesdays" telecasts. Combined coverage on ABC and ESPN2 will include 21 national telecasts, while NBA TV, the league's 24-hour television network, will offer 70 regular-season contests.
The WNBA is deeply committed to WNBA CARES programs that improve the quality of life for all people, with a special emphasis on promoting health and fitness, heart health awareness, reading and youth basketball programs. For more information on the WNBA, log on to www.wnba.com.
About Go Red For Women Since 2004, Go Red for Women has captured the energy, passion and intelligence of women to work collectively to wipe out heart disease - the No. 1 killer of women. We want millions of women across America to take heart disease personally. Using the platform "Love Your Heart," Go Red For Women engages women and the men who love them to embrace the cause. Healthcare providers, celebrities and politicians also elevate the cause and spread the word about women and heart disease. For more information about Go Red For Women, please call 1-888-MY-HEART (1-888-694-3278) or visit GoRedForWomen.org. The movement is nationally sponsored by Macy's and Merck & Co., Inc.
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