Did you know that heart disease is the No. 1 killer of women? I didn't, but it's true. And to help in awareness and prevention, Campbell's, Inc. has stepped up with the American Heart Association in its Go Red campaign. Designer Lisa Perry created three dresses for website visitors to vote on, the winning dress to be worn by heart disease survivor Toni Braxton to kick off American Heart Month in February.
In addition to the voting game, Campbell's lets visitors create their own gowns and post a story about what heart disease means to them. As of 8:30 p.m., I was only one of eight Oregonians who had designed a dress and posted a story. Here's what I posted:
I am young, just about to turn 22. But now I know that it is important to take precautions now, to better myself and my heart for the future. I exercise, eat healthy (OK, not all the time), and tell friends to do the same. I had no idea how prominent heart disease was. I grew up with a mom who had breast cancer so that was always at the forefront of my mind, and ironically my heart. I know I need to take care of my body to help prevent all diseases. After all, my heart has YEARS of love left in it. I better love it back!
