The American Heart Association, a relentless force changing the future of health for everyone, everywhere, shares ways you can celebrate American Heart Month in the Lowcountry. American Heart Month, celebrated annually in February, shines a spotlight on heart disease – the No. 1 killer of Americans.
Wear Red on February 6 for National Wear Red Day
On National Wear Red Day show your support for the American Heart Association’s Go Red for Women movement by wearing red to raise awareness for women’s heart health. Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death in women, with nearly 45% of women over age 20 living with some form of it. Rock your red and share your photos on social media with #WearRedCHS and tag @AmericanHeartSC to help spread the message.
Learn CPR and join the Nation of Lifesavers
In recognition of American Heart Month, the American Heart Association is calling on everyday citizens to learn CPR so they can step in as the first responder until professional help arrives. More than 350,000 out-of-hospital cardiac arrests occur in the United States each year and nine out of every 10 people die, in part because they do not receive immediate CPR. The American Heart Association envisions communities where people don’t wait for help – they become it. Learn Hands-Only CPR or find a CPR class at Heart.org/Nation.
Attend the Lowcountry Heart Walk on February 28
Join us at the Lowcountry Heart Walk on February 28 at The Joe (RiverDogs Stadium). Register today, create your fundraising page, and take part in the Heart Walk CPR Digital Experience, where you can learn Hands-Only CPR in just 60 seconds. Extraordinary things happen when people take action. A small step. A simple skill. A lifesaving moment. Every walker who joins, every dollar donated, means more people trained in lifesaving CPR, more research, and more lifesaving moments for everyone. Register today at LowcountrySCHeartWalk.org.
Voice your support for the Smart Heart Act
The Smart Heart Act is a bill designed to save lives by strengthening cardiac emergency response preparedness in all public schools in South Carolina. South Carolina residents can learn more, contact their lawmakers, and support the legislation by texting Smartsc to 46839 or by visiting www.heartpowered.org
Don’t miss the chance to make a difference this February – wear red, learn CPR, make your voice heard, and take part in the Lowcountry Heart Walk. For more information about local American Heart Association events, visit heart.org/SouthCarolina or contact CharlestonSC@Heart.org.