WHAT:                  Mohawk Valley Go Red for Women Luncheon

                                Festival of Red, heart-healthy lunch with compelling program to fight the No. 1 cause of death in women, cardiovascular disease

WHO:                    Alicia Brockway, vice president, business banking regional manager, NBT Bank; executive chair of the 2025 Go Red for Women campaign

Erica Raspante, celebrating two years and one day since receiving a heart transplant

Kristy Mandour, founder of Sow To Speak, keynote speaker

The Women of Impact

A special surprise award recipient

323 Mohawk Valley women – and some men! – all dressed in red

WHERE:           Delta Hotels Utica 

200 Genesee St., Utica 

WHEN:            Thursday, May 1, 2025, 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. 

                        10 a.m.: Festival of Red with silent auction, Hands-Only CPR demo, networking and light bites 

                        Noon – 1 p.m.: Program and heart-healthy lunch  

MORE:                  Women face different health challenges through all the ages and stages of life, and Go Red for Women is there for all of them. The Go Red for Women Luncheon raises awareness about the fact that cardiovascular disease is the No. 1 cause of death for women. Money raised at the Luncheon will help fund research and programs to change that statistic.

About the Mohawk Valley Go Red for Women Luncheon 

The Mohawk Valley Go Red for Women Luncheon is set for Thursday, May 1, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Delta Hotels by Marriott Utica. Alicia Brockway, Vice President, Business Banking Regional Manager, NBT Bank, is chair of the event. Erica Raspante will share her story of having a heart transplant at the age of 40 – two years and one day before the Luncheon. The Festival of Red begins at 10 a.m. and includes a silent auction, Hands-Only CPR demonstrations, networking and light bites. Lunch and the program begin at noon and include recognition of the Women of Impact and a special surprise award. CVS Health is the national sponsor. Local sponsors include GPO Federal Credit Union, Preferred Mutual, Basset Healthcare Network, NBT Bank and MVHS. Media sponsors include Lite 98.7, WKTV, Sentinel Media, New York Sash and KISS FM. For information, visit www.heart.org/mvgoesred.

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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: 

Katherine McCarthy: 518.366.7920; Katherine.McCarthy@heart.org

For Public Inquiries: 1-800-AHA-USA1 (242-8721)

heart.org and stroke.org