15 male cardiac rehab patients will be showing their support for the American Heart Association “Go Red for Women” campaign Monday by modeling red dresses at Erlanger’s Chattanooga Lifestyle Center. The annual male fashion show begins at 11:15 a.m., Feb. 11, at the Chattanooga Lifestyle Center, with each participant strutting his stuff in a red dress, wig, make-up and jewelry.
“This is one of our most fun, most anticipated events of the year,” said Dee Clark, RN, with the Chattanooga Lifestyle Center. “The men who model in our annual fashion show go to great lengths to wear the best red outfit,” she said.
Tickets to the fundraiser are $10 and reservations must be made in advance. Guests can pay $1 per vote for their favorite model, “buying” an unlimited amount of votes. The male model collecting the most votes/money is named winner, with all proceeds donated to the local AHA “Go Red For Women” campaign.
“The event raises money to urge women to take concrete actions to reduce their risk of heart and raises necessary funds,” Mrs. Clark explained.
The national “Go Red for Women” campaign aims to spread the word that heart disease is largely preventable. Just by leading a healthy lifestyle, such as following a heart healthy eating plan, getting regular physical activity, maintaining a healthy weight, and not smoking, women can lower their risk by as much as 82 percent.
The Chattanooga LifeStyle Center, located at 325 Market Street, is the site of Erlanger’s cardiac rehabilitation program. This program combines education, exercise and lifestyle changes in a three-phase program to help patients who have been diagnosed with heart disease return to an active, productive life.
For reservations and to learn more, contact the Chattanooga LifeStyle Center at 423 778-9400.