Information about Chairperson Karen Urban
Karen held various teaching positions in higher education and leadership roles in administration. She is a member of the following organizations: Texas A&M University Foundation Board, Chair- Elect and capital campaign co-chair; South Texas
Institute for the Arts, Board of Governors; Junior League Sustainer; Chair- Elect, CHRISTUS Spohn Foundation Board; CHRISTUS Spohn System Board; Advisory Board of American Bank, Corpus Christi; Patrons of de Pineda; Ronald McDonald House Founding Board; Driscoll Children’s Hospital Foundation Board; Mayo Clinic Cancer Leadership Council, Rochester; American College Medical Genetics Foundation Board; Coastal Bend Community Foundation Board, and Clowns Who Care.
Message From Nancy Brown
Dear Friends,
Welcome to the Go Red For Women Luncheon 2012! We’re delighted you want to learn how you can advance health, stop heart disease and save women’s lives. That’s what Go Red For Women is all about.
Heart disease isn’t just a man’s problem. It’s a woman’s problem, too. In fact, it’s women’s No. 1 killer. And, tragically, far too few women realize their risk from this often-preventable disease. We need to raise women’s awareness, to protect our mothers, daughters, sisters, friends and other loved ones. And ourselves.
You can help, starting today. Here’s how:
First, take charge of your own heart health. Visit your doctor. Know your numbers (learn more at goredforwomen.org). You can improve your blood pressure, cholesterol and other numbers by making lifestyle changes. You’ll be healthier and look and feel better, too.
Second, speak up. Help spread the word that heart disease is women’s No. 1 killer. You can make a difference. Choose to share what you learn today with your family and members of your community.
Third and last, consider making a contribution. Your donation will help fund local and national Go Red activities to support awareness, research, education and community programs to benefit women.
Please don’t leave today without committing to make a difference. Join the Go Red For Women movement — women need your help. There’s so much to do, and so much at stake. Only one in five women believes that heart disease is her greatest health threat. Reducing risk and preventing heart disease starts with education — and you.
By working together, we can help women and their families live longer, stronger lives. Thank you for your generous support.
Warm regards,
Nancy Brown
Chief Executive Officer
American Heart Association
