Circle of Red:
Circle of Red is a passionate and committed group of women and men who contribute significant resources and influence in support of the Go Red For Women® cause. Their involvement is critical in driving local support to fund lifesaving research and to educate women. By making a personal investment in the movement, they are changing and saving lives. Will you join us?
Current Circle of Red Members:
Mary Boyd
Mary Beth Braun
Amy Chambers
Paige Cornetet
Deborah Forbes
Dr. Laura Franey
Janelle Haggadone
Marlene Hanson
Jori Hartwig
Cindy Havard
Rachel Laug
Dr. Heather Mallory-May DDS
Dr. Prerana Manohar
Cynthia McCurren PhD, RN
Dorothy Messinger
Liz Murphy
Kellie Norton
Connie Perry
Mandee Rick
Amber Robke
Glynn Ann Ruggeri
Peggy Snell
Olivia Snyder
Sue Soet
Kim Suarez
Sue Tiggleman
Kim VandenAkker
Sue Van Dyk
Kathleen Vogelsang
Your donation:
- Saves lives. Since the movement’s inception in 2004, we have saved over 670,000 women’s lives.
- Empowers women. Nearly 90% of Go Red participants have made healthy lifestyle changes.
- Educates physicians. More physicians recognize women’s symptoms and responses to medication differ from men’s.
- Funds research. Go Red has helped to fund research grants that have led to the development of stents, pacemakers, CPR techniques, cholesterol and blood pressure medication, and more.
- Enables advocacy. Smoke free air, heart defect screenings at birth, Hands Only CPR training's in school, more accessible public AED’s and more.
- Increases awareness. 1 in 3 women die of heart disease, stroke and other cardiovascular diseases. 80% of these deaths are preventable with lifestyle change and education.
Circle of Red Membership
Circle of Red members channel their influence and resources into the Go Red For Women movement by making an annual gift of $1,000 to the campaign. As a Circle of Red member, you will receive:
- 1 ticket to attend and special recognition at the Grand Rapids Go Red For Women Luncheon
- Invitation to year-round Circle of Red activities
- Invitation to participate in AHA advocacy initiatives, such as city, state, and federal Lobby Days
- Membership gift
Choose to join Circle of Red today and your commitment, support, and influence will make a tremendous impact in the lives of women in Grand Rapids. Click Here To Join the Movement!