The Outlook

“We are excited to be partnering with Michael’s again this year to help bring awareness to women that heart disease is their no. 1 killer,” said Cris Peterson, Go Red for Women director for the American Heart Association, Miami Valley Division. “This campaign will give women an opportunity to visit Michael’s, get a great haircut and support the AHA at the same time.”

Individuals interested in getting a designer cut and style at Michael’s during this promotion must be new clients to the salon and email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it to schedule an appointment. Phone numbers must be included in emails and Michael’s will call to schedule appointments as times are limited. The donation to the American Heart Association must be made by cash or check. The entire amount will be donated. For more information about the event, log on to www.michaelssalon.com/blog or email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

Women can visit www.GoRedForWomen.org to complete the Heart CheckUp or they can call 1-888-MY-HEART for more information about Go Red.  Go Red BetterU is a 12 week FREE fitness and nutrition program. Visit http://www.goredforwomen.org/BetterU to sign up.

About Go Red For Women

Since 2004, Go Red For Women has captured the energy, passion and intelligence of women to work collectively to wipe out heart disease — the No. 1 killer of women. We want millions of women across America to take heart disease personally. Using the platform “Love Your Heart,” Go Red For Women engages women and the men who love them to embrace the cause.  Healthcare providers, celebrities and politicians also elevate the cause and spread the word about women and heart disease. Go Red for Women is sponsored nationally by Macy’s and Merck.

About the American Heart Association

Since 1924, the American Heart Association has helped protect people of all ages and ethnicities from the ravages of heart disease and stroke. These diseases, the nation’s No. 1 and No. 3 killers, claim more than 870,000 American lives a year. Through events and programs, the association raises money to fund research, professional and public education, and advocacy so people across America can live stronger, longer lives.