Golf Fore Red 2010

 

The third annual Golf Fore Red event, raising funds for the American Heart Association, celebrated a big victory on the green this year, brining in $7,500 at the charity golf event.

More than 129 players turned out for the day-long event at The Golf Course at Redmond Ridge on July 24.  

Along with a fun day of golfing, participants received information about heart-healthy lifestyles and heard testimonials on recognizing risk factors and seeking treatment. Many participants joined the all-volunteer committee by wearing red shirts in keeping with the color that unifies organizations committed to fighting heart disease. 

“We’re thrilled with this year’s Golf Fore Red event,” said event chair Mary Robinson, who co-founded the tournament with lifelong friend Shelley French as a tribute to their mothers, who both died of heart disease.

Golf Fore Red 2010: Mary Robinson (co-founder and event chair) and Joni Carter (committee volunteer for all three years).

American Heart Association research indicates only 55 percent of women realize heart disease is the number one killer for women and less than half know what are considered healthy levels for cardiovascular risk factors like blood pressure and cholesterol.

The AHA works to educate the community and raise awareness and funding for heart disease research. 

To learn more about AHA and how you can help, visit www.heart.org.