Celebrate American Heart Month in the Lowcountry
CHARLESTON, S.C., Feb. 3, 2025— The American Heart Association, devoted to a world of healthier lives for all, shares ways you can celebrate American Heart Month in the Lowcountry. American Heart Month, celebrated annually in February, shines a spotlight on heart disease – the No. 1 killer of Americans.
Wear Red on February 7 for National Wear Red Day
On National Wear Red Day show your support for the American Heart Association’s Go Red for Women movement by wearing red to raise awareness for women’s heart health. Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death in women, with nearly 45% of women over age 20 living with some form of it. Rock your red and share your photos on social media with #WearRedCHS and tag @AmericanHeartSC to help spread the message.
Learn CPR
In celebration of American Heart Month, we urge every family in the U.S. to learn CPR to protect the ones you love most. With more than 350,000 people experiencing cardiac arrests outside of the hospital every year, including 23,000 children, CPR is a critical skill. Learn Hands-Only CPR or find a CPR class at heart.org/Nation
Attend the Lowcountry Heart Walk on February 22
Join us at the Lowcountry Heart Walk on February 22 at The Joe (RiverDogs Stadium). Register today, create your fundraising page, and take part in the Heart Walk CPR Digital Experience, where you can learn Hands-Only CPR in just 60 seconds. Every walker who joins and every dollar donated, means more people trained in lifesaving CPR, more research, and more lifesaving moments for everyone. Register today at LowcountrySCHeartWalk.org
Don’t miss the chance to make a difference this February – wear red, learn CPR, and take part in the Lowcountry Heart Walk. For more information about local American Heart Association events, visit heart.org/SouthCarolina or contact CharlestonSC@Heart.org.
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About the American Heart Association
The American Heart Association is a relentless force for a world of longer, healthier lives. Dedicated to ensuring equitable health in all communities, the organization has been a leading source of health information for more than one hundred years. Supported by more than 35 million volunteers globally, we fund groundbreaking research, advocate for the public’s health, and provide critical resources to save and improve lives affected by cardiovascular disease and stroke. By driving breakthroughs and implementing proven solutions in science, policy, and care, we work tirelessly to advance health and transform lives every day. Connect with us on heart.org, on Facebook, X or by calling 1-800-AHA-USA1.
For Media Inquiries:
Jessica Rodgers: Jessica.Rodgers@heart.org
For Public Inquiries: 1-800-AHA-USA1 (242-8721)
