Rochester Supporters Unite For Women’s Heart Health

The American Heart Association’s signature Go Red for Women® Luncheon raises awareness and critical funds

WHAT:

Approximately 185 people are expected at the American Heart Association’s Rochester Go Red for Women® Luncheon nationally sponsored by CVS Health and locally presented by UR Medicine. Guests will wear their favorite red attire and participate in a Hands-Only CPR experience, learn about women’s heart health and hear from a powerful group of women during the luncheon which aims to raise $270,000 to support women's cardiovascular research, education, awareness and advocacy initiatives. Survivors, supporters and cardiovascular health experts will be in attendance.

REMARKS:

Pamela Heald, 2025 Rochester Go Red for Women Chair and President & CEO of Reliant Credit Union

Debra Guntrum, caregiver of stroke survivor and Nurse Practitioner at UR Medicine

Ann Leonhardt-Caprio, keynote speaker, Stroke Program Coordinator at UR Medicine and Associate Professor of Clinical Nursing at University of Rochester

WHERE:

Monroe Golf Club

155 Golf Ave.

Pittsford, NY 14534

WHEN:

Tuesday, December 2, 2025

11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Networking Hour and Activities

12:00 p.m. – 1:30 p.m. Lunch and Speaking Program

WHY:

Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is the leading cause of death in women, claiming more lives than all cancers combined. Nearly 45% of women over age 20 are living with some form of CVD. Additionally, women experience unique life stages such as pregnancy and menopause that can increase their risk of developing CVD. Younger generations of women, Gen Z and Millennials, are less likely to be aware of their greatest health threat, including knowing the warning signs of heart attacks and strokes. Since 2004, the Go Red for Women movement has addressed CVD awareness and clinical care gaps for women. As the campaign enters its second decade, the Association, with more than 100 years of lifesaving service, calls on all women to take charge of their health and make a lasting impact on the health and well-being of their community.

MORE:

Visit Heart.org/GoRedROC or more information about Go Red for Women in Rochester.