Diabetes, hypertension, obesity leading to three vessel heart blockage... and you are only 16. That was the experience that 27 year old Stephanie shared. Her mission is to spread the word that 'healthy choices now can have amazing results later'. She should know, as a Go Red Woman. Her vibrance, motivation and brightness shines through as she shares her message of the importance of being healthier to a younger generation. Stephanie was one of seven incredible, brave, honest survivors and supporters who were chosen as ambassadors of the American Heart Association's campaign Go Red campaign.

Cardiovascular disease kills 450,000 women every year, one woman is dying as you are reading this blog. Sobering as that is, another reality is that 64% of women who die suddenly had no previous symptoms. Patriicia, another Go Red Woman is a grandmother who almost fell into that category. She was clinically dead for one hour, thankfully brought back to life and now is considered a miiracle. I am glad that she survived to tell her story. Today, she appreciates her life day by day and enjoys every minute.

I urge you to visit GoRedForWomen.org and get informed. Find a casting call in your area so that you can share your story. We have to continue the fight against heart disease.