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PA Distance Learning is going red tomorrow for National Wear Red Day! Why? To advocate for women's heart health, for starters; but for us, it's more personal than that. Each year, Mrs. Clutter leads the charge for the office to take part in awareness of this campaign. Mrs. Clutter suffered 2 strokes at a young age, making this campaign very dear to her.
"I was not aware that I had a heart condition and when the first stroke happened, I did not have any warning signs and it happened quickly. Luckily, I was found right after it happened and I truly believe this is why I was able to rebound quickly," Mrs. Clutter told me.
"Timing is everything when a person is having a stroke and that why it is so important to be aware of the signs. Being aware of the signs while having the 2nd stroke allowed me to get to the hospital in a timely manner."
PA Distance Learning stands with Mrs. Clutter in conviction that all women and men should become educated in this area. GoRed For Women is sponsored by the American Red Cross and wearing red on Friday helps to increase awareness and knowledge about cardiovascular health. Donating for this cause will support educational programs and research.
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From GoRedforWomen.org:
"Cardiovascular disease in the U.S. kill approximately one woman every 80 seconds. The good news is that 80 percent of cardiac events may be prevented with education and lifestyle changes. Go Red For Women advocates for more research and swifter action for women’s heart health. By doing so you help support educational programs to increase women’s awareness and critical research to discover scientific knowledge about cardiovascular health.
Go Red For Women is a movement that starts with you. Lead by example and make the time to “Know Your Numbers.” It’s knowledge that could save your life. Five numbers, that all women should know to take control of their heart health are: Total Cholesterol, HDL (good) Cholesterol, Blood Pressure, Blood Sugar and Body Mass Index (BMI). Knowing these numbers can help women and their healthcare provider determine their risk for developing cardiovascular diseases. It’s time for all women to learn the most critical numbers in their life — their hearts depend on it."