National-Wear-Red- for-Women Day
February 6 is National Wear Red Day, run by the Go Red For Women , which is a movement dedicated to helping women fight heart disease, the #1 killer of women in America. It's a day to wear red to raise awareness of heart disease and stroke. Things most people do to support the National Wear Red For Women Day: 1. Avoiding tobacco, Being more active, Choosing good nutrition 2. Visiting the Go Red For Women website at www.GoRedForWomen.org 3. Honoring heart disease survivors by inviting them to tell their stories at meetings, in classrooms, or workshops. 4. And writers? What can you do? Here is an idea to write a story on the theme. Tell a story (writing with a purpose) about a survivor, or a poem that raises awareness for better health in this area, or one dedicated to all victims and survivors. Nearly each day is a day of something. Here is a partial list for February: Feb 4: World Cancer Day Feb 6: Bob Marley Day; Wear-Red-for-Women Day; International Day Against Female Genital M...