The Miss Black USA organization understands the severity of these statistics and has a partnerships with the Heart Truth Campaign. This campaign is one that aims at "giving women a personal and urgent wake up call about their risk of heart disease." Today was the official "National Wear Red Day, in hopes of not only being "fashionable" but also in hopes of serving as a reminder. A reminder of the urgency and need to take action in hopes of improving one's heart health. Although this day reached millions from corporations to my own school it should not stop here. It is important to remember this year around and I therefore encourage each and everyone of you to "live red." While also protecting yourself along with those who you hold near and dear to your heart!
For more information on this wonderful cause please visit their website: http://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/educational/hearttruth/
Respectfully,
Dymond Elise
