RED, SET, GO! HEART LUNCH
The first annual Red, Set, Go! Heart Lunch was hosted by the Olympic Medical Center Foundation on February 29, 2008 at the Sunland Golf & Country Club in Sequim. The purpose of the lunch was to inspire women to become educated to improve their heart health. The Foundation has committed to a three-year campaign to raise the awareness of the critical issue of heart health for women on the Olympic Peninsula.
Many women are surprised to learn that heart disease is the #1 killer of American women and kills more women under the age of 45 than any other single disease. In fact, 1 in 3 women will die of heart or blood vessel disease. The key to eradicating this disease is education, and women who understand the risks of heart disease and know the steps to reduce them are better equipped to avert this serious and largely preventable threat to their health.
Dr. Rosemary Peterson of Cardiac Health Specialists in Tacoma was the keynote speaker. Dr. Peterson has practiced cardiology since 1998 and has a special interest in cardiac rehabilitation, heart failure and women and heart issues.
Olympic Medical Center is fortunate to have the only female cardiologist in Clallam County, and Dr. Kara Kurtz Urnes was also a guest speaker at the inaugural event. Dr. Urnes is board certified in cardiology, nuclear cardiology and echocardiography. This year, Dr. Urnes encouraged women to think of their heart every time they see the color red. She also informed attendees of the warning signs of a heart attack, the risk factors involved and then provided a resource guide to assist in becoming more educated.
In addition to our empowering speakers, we dined on a fabulous heart-healthy lunch of hazelnut encrusted salmon, wild rice, garden vegetables and a lovely dessert. Several gorgeous gift baskets were raffled, and a great time was had by all.
All proceeds raised from this event will benefit the Cardiac Services Department at Olympic Medical Center. In 2008, nearly $30,000 was raised!
The date for next year’s Red, Set, Go! Heart Lunch is February 27, 2009. At that event, we will focus on “Set” ting the scene to help attendees know their vital numbers: cholesterol, blood pressure, healthy body weight, etc.
Sponsorships for this outstanding event are available and most welcome. Sponsorship levels are:
- GOLD - $5,000 – Full page advertisement in program, display booth and table for 8 at event.
- SILVER - $2,500 – Half page advertisement in program, display booth and table for 8 at event.
- BRONZE - $1,250 – Quarter page advertisement in program, display booth and table for 8 at event.
We invite you to join us on February 27, 2009! Please contact us for more information or tickets to this great event.