ATLANTA, November 4, 2025 — Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is the leading cause of death for women[1] in Atlanta and across the United States. To change that, the American Heart Association, a relentless force changing the future of health for everyone everywhere, is encouraging women to prioritize their heart health. Leading that effort locally is Regenia Sanders, Atlanta Office Managing Partner of Ernst & Young LLP (EY US), who is serving as the 2025 - 2026 chair for Atlanta’s Go Red for Women® movement, empowering women to take charge of their heart health, while addressing critical gaps in research, education and care. Go Red for Women is dedicated to helping women lead healthier lives.
“Our days are packed, and life rarely slows down — but our health deserves attention now, not later,” said Sanders. “Go Red for Women is a call to action: Red means go, for our hearts, our futures and every woman who matters to us.”
Despite the threat of CVD, less than half of women are aware of its risk.[2] Go Red for Women is committed to closing gaps in access to care and championing a community of support.
Sanders is passionate about ensuring that women, who are often balancing dynamic careers, busy personal lives and more, are taking care of their own heart and brain health. Sanders and her executive leadership team have set a goal to raise $1m to fight heart disease and stroke by supporting research, advocacy and education focused on women’s evolving health needs.
“There is one source of support women can count on — each other. Regenia’s unwavering passion and dedication to the Go Red for Women movement is creating a ripple of change in Atlanta,” said Erinn Stevens, development director, American Heart Association – Atlanta.
Celebrate Go Red for Women’s local achievements May 15, 2026, at the Atlanta Go Red for Women Experience. This year’s event will feature a new format that includes a fun and engaging networking session, an inspiring program and interactive and educational experiences in the new Go Red Pop-Up Expo. The experience will also include inspiring stories of local heart disease and stroke survivors and an exciting live and silent auction.
Go Red for Women is nationally sponsored by CVS Health, and the Atlanta Go Red for Women Experience is locally sponsored by Live Fierce. Be Relentless sponsors Northside Hospital Heart Institute and Southern Company. For more information, contact Erinn Stevens and the Atlanta Go Red team at atlanta@heart.org or visit heart.org/atlgored.
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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, Facebook, X or by calling 1-800-AHA-USA1.
About Go Red for Women®
The American Heart Association’s signature initiative, Go Red for Women®, is a comprehensive platform designed to increase women’s heart health awareness and serve as a catalyst for change to improve the lives of women globally. While the majority of cardiac events can be prevented, cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death in women, claiming the lives of 1 in 3 women. For more than two decades, Go Red for Women has encouraged awareness. The movement harnesses the energy, passion and power of women to band together and collectively wipe out heart disease. It challenges them to know their risk for heart disease and take action to reduce their personal risk. It also gives them tools they need to lead a heart healthy life. The Go Red for Women movement is nationally sponsored by CVS Health, with additional support from national cause supporters. For more information, please visit goredforwomen.org or call 1-800-AHA-USA1 (242-8721).
For Media Inquiries:
Sloan Garner; sloan.garner@heart.org
For Public Inquiries: 1-800-AHA-USA1 (242-8721)
heart.org and stroke.org
