Go Red for Women Luncheon Raises Funds and Awareness for Heart Disease
Heart disease remains the leading cause of death among women, prompting events like the Go Red for Women luncheon to raise funds and awareness.
Erin Vickers shared her personal experience with heart disease, which began during her second pregnancy with recurring dizzy spells and an incident where she passed out on her kitchen floor. Initially, her doctor attributed her symptoms to pregnancy, but after seeking second and third opinions, she was diagnosed with a second-degree heart block, requiring emergency surgery.
They determined that I have a second-degree heart block, and I needed emergent surgery
Vickers now has a combination defibrillator and pacemaker to regulate her heartbeat. The event at the Albany Capital Center successfully raised $275,000 for research.
Author's summary: Event raises awareness and funds for heart disease research.
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