A Women’s Zumba Heart Health Fair on Friday, February 3, 2017, National Wear Red Day; Partnering with Mayor Allen Joines & WSSU to raise awareness and a Red Bottom Shoes Garden Luncheon & Wellness Event on Saturday, March 11, 2017
Campaign to Fight Heart Disease with Exercise and Education; Will include for the second year a Luncheon & Wellness Event Targeting Women of Color
WINSTON-SALEM, N.C., January 28, 2017 – Red H.E.A.R.R.T. (Help Educate And Reduce Risk Today) Initiative is entering its seventh year, adding a Women’s Red Bottom Shoes Garden Luncheon & Wellness Event, inclusive of all, but created with the goal of educating women of color about heart health issues, preventive solutions, dietary & physical exercise tips, and empowering encouragement. Why? In numerous studies, it is noted that “Cardiovascular disease (CVD), including heart disease and stroke, remains the No. 1 killer of Americans1 and exacts a disproportionate toll on many racial and ethnic groups2 that have higher rates of CVD and its risk factors.” The group goes on to note that these groups have challenges around diagnosis and care, as well as quality of treatment that their white counterparts do not face. The wellness & luncheon program will be held on Saturday, March 11th (doors will open at 10:15 for the wellness event; the luncheon begins at 11:30 am at the M.C. Benton Convention Center. It will end with an open Networking time beginning at 1:30 pm to Mix, Mingle and Connect with others. The wellness event will continue after the luncheon and will conclude at 2:30 pm). The wellness event will feature pampering booths (i.e. neck and shoulder massages, hand massages, Make-Overs and more), health assessment booths (i.e. Body Mass Index, Blood Pressure and Sugar Glucose check), weight management booths (i.e. YWCA, New Balance), health education booths (Career Center Young Chefs, Healthy Alternatives), Vendors– and more!
Tickets can be purchased at the Gateway YWCA during Red HEARRT’S NATIONAL WEAR RED DAY KICK-OFF ZUMBA HEART HEALTH FAIR on Friday, February, 3, 2017 at The Gateway YWCA beginning at 5:00 pm . In addition, tickets will be sold on-line at and at Jewellery Unique Gifts & Accessories Store – 500 West 4th Street, Suite 101B. 336.893.5075 and www.redhearrt.com through Monday, March 6, 2017!
Later this month (Feb 15th), we’re also partnering with Mayor Allen Joines and Winston Salem State University to bring Heart Health Awareness to the students of Winston Salem State University. As the Basketball Players will be wearing red socks and both Mayor Allen Joines & Cheryl Lindsay will kick-off the Winston Salem State University & Johnson C. Smith Basketball game with heart health awareness remarks. This game begins at 7:30 pm on February 15, 2017 at Winston Salem State University. Yes, Heart disease is the number one killer of both men and women. Yet, it’s 80% preventable and we’re teaming up to spread the news.
Additionally, Red H.E.A.R.R.T. hosts its 7th annual kick-off community evening event, Zumba Heart Health Fair, on Friday, February 3rd for men, women & children from 5:00 p m – 7:15 pm. And, we will host a three hour special session for seniors this year that will kick-off the morning from 9:30 am – 12:15 pm at the YWCA at 1300 S Main Street in Winston-Salem. The purpose of our evening event in which Zumba will kick-off at 5:45 pm, is to help women, men & children to focus on their health, and give them the tools to help both themselves and their loved ones live a healthy lifestyle. The event includes heart health assessments completed by the WSSU Nursing Program, Zumba sessions and health stations that included information about the importance of fresh food, as well as opportunities to meet with nutritionists & dietitians.
The National Wear Red day Kick-Off will be a full day of incredible Events! It will include:
- A 2 hour swimming, Zumba, fitness and healthy eating awareness session for seniors
- A 90 minute Zumba session for men, women and children
- A 60 minute Boot Camp session for men, women and children
- Heart health assessments completed by the WSSU Nursing Program
- Health stations (Opportunities to meet with nutritionists, dietitians & Learn about healthy foods)
Peggy Reingold is the Honorary Chairperson of this event. And, she has been annually for the last six years.
Red H.E.A.R.R.T.’s Initiative started in 2010 with a small Heart Health Fair, and has since expanded to include all ages and incorporate the Winston-Salem/Forsyth County school system partnership with Mayor Allan Joines , the City of W-S, Novant and others. In 2013, as part of the campaign, more than 1,000 students and Mayor Allen Joines broke the Guinness World Record for having the most students doing Zumbatomic at one time. Last year, we expanded our reach to the overall community and colleges by asking all to join us for a Guinness world record attempt to do sit-ups for one minute at the Gateway YWCA- and they did just that. Over 414 people within our community and Mayor Allen Joines broke the Guinness World Record for having the most amount of people doing sit-ups at one time for one minute.
For more information, contact Cheryl Lindsay at 336-655-5101 or lindsay_cheryl@bellsouth.net
About Cheryl Lindsay and Red H.E.A.R.R.T.
Cheryl Lindsay is the Founder of Red H.E.A.R.R.T (Help Educate & Reduce Risk Today) Initiative which advocates Heart Health in children, teens and women. Cheryl strongly believes that knowledge is power. And, with education and awareness of the issues, individuals are empowered to make informed decisions and get moving towards a heart healthy lifestyle for yourself which then lends you to get moving to help others. Red H.E.A.R.R.T was created to help the community by saving the lives of others through education and resources. Over the last five years, the heart health initiatives have included education & programs on Heart Health, Fitness, Childhood Obesity and overall Nutrition. Additional information at www.RedHEARRT.Com .
Sponsors & Partners for Red H.E.A.R.R.T.’s 2017 Zumba/Health Affair (Feb ,3 2017) and Red Bottom Shoes Luncheon (March 11, 2017) are: Red Bottom Premiere Platform Sponsors – Wells Fargo and HanesBrands Inc; Reynolds American is The Wedge Shoe Platform Sponsor Supporting Partners and Sponsors – Novant; The City of Winston-Salem; The office of the Mayor; Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.; Top Ladies of Distinction Inc.; Randolph Childress; Twin City Quarters (Marriott, Benton Convention Center); Union Baptist Church; Women’s Wellness, ZT Studio and Delta Sigma Theta, Inc. , The Links Inc., the National Black, Reparatory Company, Winston Salem State Athletics department and Winston Salem State University School of Nursing!.