On Friday, February 2, South Carolina went red in celebration of National Wear Red Day and the Go Red for Women Movement. Television anchors wore red, local businesses and landmarks went red, and social media sites exploded with posts supporting the fight against the No. 1 killer of women, heart disease.
Here is a snapshot of support across the state:
- Over 50 television personalities wore red
- Over 300 SC landmarks and and businesses went red
- The State of South Carolina and cities of Charleston, Columbia, Mt. Pleasant and Union, declared National Wear Red Day through local proclamations
- Over 30 social influencers across the state posted on various social channels to promote National Wear Red Day
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- Social Media Influencers share the message
- Fox Anchors Go Red
- Carolinas Hospital System in the Pee Dee Goes Red
- Mayor John Tecklenberg proclaimed National Wear Red Day for the City of Charleston
- Conway Medical Center rocked their red. Every department participated too!
- Mayor John Tecklenberg proclaimed National Wear Red Day for the City of Charleston
Our mission is to be a relentless force for a world of longer, healthier lives. For nearly 100 years, we’ve been fighting heart disease and stroke, striving to save and improve lives. Heart disease is the No. 1 killer worldwide, and stroke ranks second globally. Even when those conditions don’t result in death, they cause disability and diminish quality of life. We want to see a world free of cardiovascular diseases and stroke.