Post by Valerie on Feb 7, 2005 19:48:44 GMT -5
From nbc.com/passions
Daytime dramas are famous for larger than life plot twists filled with passionate romances. This February, "Passions" is showing it's passion for the issue of women and heart disease through storylines and by helping to make the American Heart Association Go Red For Women red dress icon larger than life. Go Red For Women is the American Heart Association's woman and heart disease awareness movement encouraging women to take charge of their heart health in order to lead stronger, healthier lives
"Passions" will include the American Heart Association's Go Red For Women heart disease movement in upcoming episodes, Romance hits "Passions'" hometown of Harmony hard as current loves meet ex-loves. The star crossed couples all come together at The Seascape restaurant for Valentine's Day. Dressed to remind women everywhere that their "hearts" take priority, Passions' Cupid-struck residents dine in Harmony's finest establishment in front of a backdrop from the American Heart Association reminding women to "Go Red" and be heart-healthy.
The Cast of Passions will join more than 20 other celebrities from the world of television, movies, food and fashion to inspire a collection of five-foot tall red dress statues. The statues will be used to build greater awareness of the real-life fight against heart disease in women. The Passions statue was designed by Show Costume Designer Diana Eden on behalf of the Cast and Crew.
Why red? Red is the symbol for women and heart disease. Wearing red on February 4 will help raise awareness that heart disease is the number one killer of women. Cardiovascular diseases, including heart disease, take the lives of nearly 500,000 each year-about one death per minute. Wearing red is a simple way to join the Go Red For Women movement.
