American Heart Association honors leader behind Capital Region’s Go Red for Women movement
The American Heart Association, a relentless force changing the future of health for everyone everywhere, will present Anne Saile with the Jane Golub Crystal Heart Award at the 2025 Capital Region Go Red for Women® Luncheon on Oct. 30 at the Albany Capital Center to honor her decades of leadership and support. Saile, a trailblazer in women’s heart health advocacy, chaired the inaugural Go Red for Women Luncheon in the Capital Region and returned last year to chair the 20th annual event.
Cardiovascular disease is the No. 1 killer of women, claiming more lives each year than all forms of cancer combined. The Go Red for Women movement empowers women to take charge of their heart health, while addressing critical gaps in research, education and care.
“Throughout her entire career, Anne has reminded everyone that women have specific health needs,” said Karen Carpenter, president and CEO of Vanderheyden and chair of the 2025 Go Red for Women Luncheon. “Anne has worked hand-in-hand with the Go Red movement to encourage women to know the signs of heart disease and stroke, share them with their friends and family members, and to take action when something doesn’t feel right. She started Go Red and led a hugely successful 20th anniversary celebration last year. She is truly deserving of this award.”
The Jane Golub Crystal Heart Award recognizes someone who has made a significant investment in the cardiovascular health of women in our community; who goes above and beyond in raising awareness about heart disease in women and who shares the mission of the Go Red for Women movement in the community.
“I was fortunate to count Jane Golub as a friend,” Saile said. “She lived her life in such a way that everyone she touched was enriched by her generosity — of time, talent and treasure. Jane was a woman of grace, elegance and determination, with a commitment to improving the heart health of women everywhere. I strive to emulate the example she set, and I am humbled and honored to receive this award in her name. Although she is no longer with us, Jane’s spirit lives on through the work she did and the way she lived her life.”
Saile has spent her career as a bold and tireless champion for women’s health. As CEO of Bellevue, she became one of the most recognizable and influential voices for women in health care in the Capital Region. Recognized by three New York State governors, she has spoken on national stages, participated in an international health conference at Harvard University and pursued advanced leadership study at Oxford University. Her legacy of advocacy, mentoring and nonprofit leadership continues today through her active involvement with the American Heart Association and the Go Red for Women movement.
Previous recipients of the Jane Golub Crystal Heart Award are:
2024: Benita Zahn, DPS
2023: Joy Lucas, DVM
2022: Theresa Petrone Butts
2021: Maria Decker
2019: Kathy Lanni
2018: Suzie Mookherjee, M.D.
About the 2025 Capital Region Go Red for Women Luncheon
- 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 30, at the Albany Capital Center, 55 Eagle St., Albany
- The Festival of Red takes place from 10:30 to 11:45 a.m., followed by lunch and the program from noon to 1:30 p.m.
- Karen Carpenter of Vanderheyden, Inc., is chairing.
- Erin Vickers will share her story of living with heart disease.
- Anne Saile will receive the Crystal Heart Award.
- The Women of Impact, Men Go Red for Women and Teens of Impact will be announced.
- Subrina Dhammi of WNYT will emcee.
- CVS is the national sponsor of Go Red for Women. Local sponsors include Albany Med Health System, Broadview Federal Credit Union, KeyBank, Maria College, Consiglio Mahan Wealth Management of Raymond James, and Crisafulli Bros. Media sponsors include Women@Work, WNYT, B95.5, and the Albany Business Review.
- For information or to purchase tickets, visit www.heart.org/GoRed518.