Starting today, one Friday every month will be dedicated to highlighting a worthy philanthropic cause.
I got the idea for this new series back in December, but decided to postpone it until February for good reason. You may have already noticed that February is American Heart Month and
today is National Wear Red Day. What better cause to kick off this series
than one whose focus is the #1 killer of all Americans.
I got the idea for this new series back in December, but decided to postpone it until February for good reason. You may have already noticed that February is American Heart Month and
today is National Wear Red Day. What better cause to kick off this series
than one whose focus is the #1 killer of all Americans.
Like far too many women, my Mom is living with cardiovascular disease. But since suffering a heart attack 3 years ago, my Mom has been kicking heart disease in the teeth on a daily basis. Women in America are dying at a rate of 1 per minute from heart disease but my Mom is determined not to be one of them.
Since her diagnosis, she's lost her goal of 60lbs, has completely changed her diet,
and just ran her first 10K before Christmas. At 63. In short, she's a badass.
Since her diagnosis, she's lost her goal of 60lbs, has completely changed her diet,
and just ran her first 10K before Christmas. At 63. In short, she's a badass.
And in her honor I'm joining my company's Heart walk/run 5K today and attending a fundraiser tonight
for Go Red For Women & the American Heart Association at Cajun Canvas.
But just as important, I'm doing my part to increase awareness by wearing red today. And you can too!
for Go Red For Women & the American Heart Association at Cajun Canvas.
But just as important, I'm doing my part to increase awareness by wearing red today. And you can too!
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Take a cue from this canvas of chic crimson style and join me in wearing a pop of red today!
And if you have the means, please consider making a donation this month to Go Red For Women.
And if you have the means, please consider making a donation this month to Go Red For Women.
Also, be sure to check out the Heart Association's BetterU program. There are great healthy recipes,
a nutrition guide, exercise tips, a heart quiz, and more. Happy Heart weekend y'all!
a nutrition guide, exercise tips, a heart quiz, and more. Happy Heart weekend y'all!
19 comments:
That's a great idea for a post, and I'm so proud of your mom- that's awesome!
I love your idea to highlight a different cause every week! And of course, I love all the red items, particularly that bow sweater. Good luck on the 5K and have a wonderful weekend!
Your mom is a awesome! And I am proudly wearing red today!
great feature, ally! + that's awesome news about your mom. i had no idea it was national wear red day but that does explain why all of the Today Show anchors are wearing red now. =) i'll throw on some red, too! =)
Wow I have chills from this post!! What an excellent idea to focus on philanthropies each month. And your mom sounds amazing!
Wow your mom is amazing!
And that is such a scary statistic, I don't think of women when I think of heart disease, I'm gonna check out the BetterU Program for recipes!
xo
I am very proud to call you my friend you ballzy, funny, honest, and have one of the biggest hearts. I love this idea for each month.
Yes our mom is a total BADASS! I now see where you get it from. I never knew those statistics now I am aware and it scares me to think of that. Everyone needs more awareness.
I will proudly wear red in honor of you Mom today tell her she is one Rockin Chick!
Erin: Thank you so much-I'm proud of her too! I'm thrilled you liked the post :)
Kelly: Well thank you! I'll be doing a philanthropic post once a month so if you have any ideas of causes you would love to hear more about feel free to pass them along. And ditto - I love that red sweater too ;)
Beth: I couldn't agree more, she is pretty awesome. She'll be tickled pink to see all of these sweet comments from you Ladies! Thank you for wearing red!
Amy: Oh thank you so much. The Today Show anchors are wearing red? Best news I've heard all day! Heart disease needs BIG exposure -that's terrific! And thank you for wearing some red, doll :) I love it!
Leslie: Thank you doll, I couldn't agree more. My Mom is pretty amazing :) Another reason why it's so great to be Georgia girls - we have lots of red in our closets!
Christina: That is a scary statistic, right? In the 30 minutes since you left your comment here 30 Americans have died from heart disease. That's just unacceptable to me, especially when we can prevent it just by eating better & exercising. As a Mother of all girls, I'm sure this really impacted you. So thrilled you're checking out the BetterU program! Let me know what you think! Thank you so much for your sweet comment :)
Kelli: Aww, you are so sweet! I'm thrilled to call you my friend as well :) I'm so glad all of you love this idea for the blog. And you're right, any badass in me comes from my Mom, haha. Thank you for wearing red today!!
Your mom is such an inspiration. I love the items you picked. Red is my favorite color to wear:)
Steph: Thank you for saying that-I truly appreciate it. I tell her that all the time. I'm just amazed at how dramatically she's changed her lifestyle & health the last few years! And red is my favorite color to wear too :)
Wow congrats to your mom! And I love all these red pieces, especially that softly pleated skirt! ;-)
that is awesome about your mom, i would be a proud daughter for sure! tell her to keep up the great changes she is making. and i love all the red items you posted. seriously i want a pair of red pants
Mary Ann: Thank you so much! I'm awfully proud of her as well. And ditto - I think that modcloth skirt is lovely too.
Meg: Aww, thank you very much! She's worked so hard & has been so determined. It's been incredible to watch, for sure. She's loving all these sweet comments - I've gotten 4 emails from her already, haha.
Thank you Ladies! Have a terrific RED weekend :)
What a great post. We wore red today, and went to Mimi's Cafe. I'll have a post on it on Monday.
Congrats to your mom. That is GREAT!
Got you on the sidebar today! Sometimes, it takes me forever to do things. Haven't even looked at my dashboard in a week so this will help me get to your posts more quickly.
Ally, I am going to Charlotte, but it's a very quick visit. One night only. I wish I had more time, but it's hard with sitters for the kids. This will be the first time my husband and I been away without a kid in two years. Long overdue.
Your mom rocks. That's all!
Leigh: Thank you & I'm so glad you wore some red!! Oh that's great - I'm always delighted when you stop by and thank you for the sweet comments. Hope you & your Hubby have a wonderful tome together & enjoy some of the Queen City!
Ashley: Haha! I concur ;) Thank you so much!
What a great idea for a post. I am glad your mother is doing so well. We got to wear team shirts yesterday. So happy that my Rebs are Red & Blue so I got to wear one of their shirts.
And I love the red coat.
Ruth: Thank you - we're so proud of my Mom as well! :)
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