Denim and Diamonds Heart Ball and Wear Red Day set

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American Heart Association will host the annual Tri-county Denim and Diamonds Heart Ball on Feb. 24 at the Lake Club, 1140 Paulin Road. A cocktail reception will begin at 6 p.m. and dinner and dancing will follow at 8. Tickets are $250 per person. AHA, its mission, its donors and volunteers will be celebrated. Heart Child, McKenna Buttry; stroke survivor, Ernest Ellis; and heart survivor, Carroll McCallister, will share their stories. Live and silent auctions, dinner and entertainment by Stan Miller will be featured. Call AHA at 330-318-1006 to reserve your seats.

Proceeds will be used to support cardiovascular research, professional and public education, school site programs and advocacy efforts throughout the year.

The mission of AHA is to build healthier lives free of cardiovascular disease and stroke. Heart disease is the number one cause of death in the world and the United States, killing about 380,000 Americans each year. AHA’s goal for 2020 is to improve cardiovascular health of Americans by 20 percent.

For information, visit youngstownheartball.heart.org or call 330-318-1006. To get involved with AHA, call 800-242-8721 or visit heart.org.

Feb. 3 is National Wear Red Day when the AHA is asking everyone to Go Red for Women and help raise awareness of women and heart disease. Only 55 percent of women realize heart disease is their number one killer and less than half know what are considered healthy levels for cardiovascular risk factors like blood pressure and cholesterol. Go Red for Women movement works to inform women of the risks so they can take action.

The following acronym explains what it means to Go Red:

• Get your numbers: Ask your doctor to check your blood pressure, cholesterol and glucose

• Own your lifestyle: Stop smoking, lose weight, be physically active and eat healthy

• Raise your voice: Advocate for more women-related research and education

• Educate your family: Make healthy food choices, teach the importance of staying active

• Donate: Show your support with a donation of time or money

Macy’s, the national sponsor for Go Red for Women, has helped raise more than $60 million since 2004. From Feb. 1 through 6, Macy’s stores, including locations in Youngstown and Niles, will sell red dress pins to support the cause. For every red dress pin purchased, Macy’s will donate $3 to Go Red for Women.

For information on Go Red activities, visit GoRedForWomen.org.