For every heart, there is a story - and the American Heart Association's Go Red For Women movement wants to hear yours. On February 6 and 12, survivors, family members, friends, and heart health professionals in the Midlands area are being asked to share their stories. Participants of this Casting Call have a chance to become the official "Heart of Go Red" and represent the movement in 2009- 2010 and possibly appear in a National television special on women and heart disease.

The American Heart Association's Go Red For Women movement seeks to build awareness of this deadly disease and challenge women to take action to reduce their personal risk.

2009 Casting Call Information

There are several ways to share your story.

• Columbia: February 6, 2- 4 pm at Radiance Medical Spa (109 Barton Creek Court)

• Stories can also be posted for consideration online at www.goredforwomen.org from January 15 - February 27, 2009.

How to tell your story

What is the story of your heart? Was there an event? Is there a family history? Did you make a choice to change your lifestyle? What do you wish someone had shared with you? Lessons learned? Challenges moving forward? Why is it important for you to be at the heart of the Go Red movement? Let people hear your courage, your humor, your challenges and triumphs.

National Wear Red Day - Feb. 6!

Feb. 6, 2009 is National Wear Red Day. On this day, the American Heart Association encourages women to wear red to show the world they passionately support Go Red For Women, the movement to improve women's heart health and save lives.

GoRedForWomen.org