American Heart Association Announces NYC Go Red for Women® Casting Call for Survivors

Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is the No. 1 killer of women and affects nearly half of women ages 20 and older, yet too many women remain unaware of their greatest health threat.

To raise awareness, the American Heart Association in New York City is searching for stories from local women who have been touched by heart disease or stroke and asking them to share their journey.

New York City is not backing down, because we know that when women come together and Go Red, we are more powerful against cardiovascular disease.

The 2025 New York City Go Red for Women Class of Survivors will be a group of local ambassadors who share their personal journey with heart disease and stroke and highlight the urgent need for women of all ages to take charge of their health.

To be part of this exciting new initiative, survivors can share their story and apply to be part of the 2025 NYC Go Red for Women Class of Survivors at the following link: http://easternstates.heart.org/nycgrfwclassofsurvivors

“As a survivor of congenital heart disease, I’ve dedicated my life to spreading the lifesaving mission of Go Red for Women,” said Cristina Civetta. “I am so excited to be a part of this campaign and look forward to meeting many amazing women who will share their stories of survival. I know the Class of Survivors will be an effective way of spreading lifesaving awareness throughout the five boroughs!”

The surprising faces of cardiovascular disease are everyday women, and will represent a wide variety of ages, ethnicities, and backgrounds whose stories reflect the unique life stages that women experience that can affect their risk for CVD.

The Class of Survivors will serve as ambassadors for the NYC Go Red for Women movement throughout the year, appearing in media, awareness campaigns, on the web, and at our local events. 

The application period is open from September 13 through November 1, 2024.

Who can apply?

Women who have survived a cardiac event, stroke and/or are living with cardiovascular disease and are 18 years of age or older.

The American Heart Association in New York City is looking for women who represent diverse backgrounds, races, and ethnicities. We also encourage women who are bilingual, mothers who have children affected by CVD or active military or veterans to apply.

Interested in being part of the 2025 New York City Go Red for Women Class of Survivors? Submit a 60-second video on http://easternstates.heart.org/nycgrfwclassofsurvivors describing your heart or stroke journey and why you should be selected to be part of this unique and elite group.

Go Red for Women is nationally sponsored by CVS Health and in, New York City, locally sponsored by platform sponsors Bettina Equities, Northwell Health, and Pfizer. New York City Go Red for Women Class of Survivors is sponsored by Cristina Civetta and Ed Scheetz.