WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. March 24, 2025 – Nearly half of women ages 20 and older are living with some form of cardiovascular disease (CVD), the No. 1 killer of women.[1] Because of her passion for improving women’s heart health, Iliana Rentz of Pike Electric is serving as the 2025 Palm Beach County Go Red for Women Chairperson.

Launched more than two decades ago to increase women’s heart health awareness, Go Red for Women is the American Heart Association’s global movement designed to serve as a catalyst to improve the health of women.

“Heart disease had a very personal impact on my life,” Rentz says. “My first daughter, Victoria, was born with a heart defect and passed away shortly after birth. Heart disease impacts so many of us, in ways we often don’t talk about. I’m honored to lead this effort to raise awareness, help other moms talk about their own connections to heart disease, and inspire action so women of all ages take control of their heart health.”

In her role as chairperson, Rentz is leading fundraising and awareness efforts for the movement leading up to the April 10 Palm Beach County Go Red for Women Luncheon.

CVD is the leading cause of death in women, claiming more lives than all cancers combined.[2] According to the American Heart Association, devoted to a world of healthier lives for all, as women grow and change so does their risk for CVD. Unique life stages like pregnancy and menopause can affect that risk. The good news is that many cardiovascular disease incidents can be prevented through lifestyle changes and education.

“We are incredibly grateful for Iliana and her unwavering passion and dedication to the Go Red for Women movement,” says John Domenico, board chairperson of the American Heart Association Palm Beach County and Treasure Coast. “She has such a powerful story that I know will strike a chord with many residents and motivate them to think about their own heart health, maybe for the first time.”

Go Red for Women is a global movement with impact across the United States and in more than 50 countries around the world. This year’s Go Red for Women movement and its local achievements will be celebrated on Thursday, April 10 at the Palm Beach County Go Red for Women Luncheon at PGA National Resort. Learn more and purchase tickets at Heart.org/PalmBeachGoRed.

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About the American Heart Association

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