Go Red for Women Luncheon Set for March 27

The American Heart Association’s annual Greater Hartford Go Red for Women Luncheon is set for Wednesday, March 27 at the Connecticut Convention Center in Hartford.

The American Heart Association’s Go Red for Women movement is celebrating its 20th anniversary. 

The movement is designed to raise awareness about cardiovascular disease.

Heart disease is the leading cause of death for women in the United States, claiming the life of a woman every minute. 

The Heart Association is also marking its centennial year focusing on heart and brain health for all.

Raising Awareness

The Go Red for Women event is designed to foster an atmosphere of interaction and networking. 

The luncheon will feature CPR demonstrations, a silent auction, and remarks from 2022 American Heart Association Go Red for Women Real Woman survivor ambassador Claudia Norman and West Hartford mayor Shari Cantor.

“There is such a need for women to realize their risks for heart disease.”

McDowell Communications Group’s Duby McDowell

The event begins at 11:30 am. 

“There is such a need for women to realize their risks for heart disease,” said McDowell Communications Group president Duby McDowell, who is chairing the 2024 Go Red campaign. 

Members of the 2024 Go Red Executive Leadership Team include:

• Monique Biggs, The Hartford
• Katy Carrillo, Stanley Black & Decker
• Amy Crafa, Liberty Bank
• Deborah Denno, Federman, Lally & Remis
• Elizabeth DeVito, Hartford Steam Boiler
• Diane Lopes, Arch Insurance Group
• Dana Neves, WFSB-TV 3
• Claudia Norman, CVS Health
• Paula Ostop, Marshall + Ostop Team, William Raveis Real Estate
• Haley Sofiane, CareCentrix
• Laura Schuntermann, Cigna
• Stacey Vendetta, CBIA
• Caroline Wilke, Signify Health

“I look forward to collaborating with the American Heart Association and the executive leadership team and help bring awareness to this critical issue, as well as provide tools and resources needed for women to lead heart-healthy lives,” said McDowell.