Veronica, 52
Congenital heart defect
We wear the red dress as a symbol for Go Red and our heart, but we need to love the woman inside the dress and put our health first so we can continue to be there for our families.
Lisa, 38
Stroke
Lisa is a survivor of three strokes, having her first at 21 years old. Lisa is active in advocacy, public speaking, and fundraising and has testified before Congress in hopes of educating everyone about the signs of stroke.
Miriam, 36
Congenital heart defect
Mariam suffers from Atrial Septal Defect, a hole between the chambers of her heart. After collapsing at an event and later in the car, Mariam went to see her doctor who detected an irregular heartbeat. Eventually, an ultrasound would detect a silver dollar sized hole in her heart that caused it to swell to three times its size. Mariam attributes research funded by the American Heart Association as what saved her life.
Julia, 45
Heart attack
Tending to the needs of her entire family first, super mom Julia ignored the warning signs and symptoms she was experiencing, leading up to a heart attack. Today, she makes health and physical activity a priority – with her family – and understands the importance of putting herself first, too.
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