American Heart Association’s 10th annual “Purse-onality” event is September 24
The American Heart Association in Maine will hold its 10th annual Go Red for Women “Purse-onality” event on Thursday, September 24 at the Nonantum Resort in Kennebunkport. Cardiovascular diseases, which includes stroke, claim the life of a woman about every 80 seconds. As the leading killer of women – claiming the lives of one in three women -cardiovascular diseases take more women’s lives than all cancers combined.
The event will feature a silent auction showcasing more than 25 unique purse packages generously donated by local supporters with proceeds benefitting the American Heart Association in Maine. Each handbag is thoughtfully selected and filled with items, keepsakes, and surprises that reflect the donor’s “purse-onality” including favorite hobbies, career passions, and family traditions.
Channel 8 WMTW Anchor Kathleen Jordan will emcee this inspiring event, celebrating the strength of the Go Red for Women movement and empowering women to take charge of their heart health. A local cardiologist will share practical strategies for living a heart-healthy life, reducing women’s risk of heart disease and stroke, recognizing the warning signs, and advocating for your own well-being. New this year, local heart disease and stroke survivors will take to the runway to model the purses while sharing their inspiring personal journeys, bringing the stories behind the handbags to life.
Kennebunk Emergency Medical Services and American Heart Association staff will be on hand to provide demonstrations of how to perform Hands-Only CPR and how to use an Automated External Defibrillator (AED). According to the Association, women are less likely to receive CPR from a bystander than men. Men also have a 23% higher chance of surviving a cardiac arrest than women.
Go Red for Women is sponsored nationally by CVS Health. The Purse-onality event is sponsored locally by Kennebunk Savings Bank Foundation, Maine Community Bank and Channel 8 WMTW.
To purchase a ticket ($50 per person), visit: www.Heart.org/PurseonalityME or email Lindsay.Colle@heart.org for more information or to inquire about corporate sponsorships and how to donate a purse package.