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Local Philanthropist to chair Montgomery & North Harris 2026 Go Red for Women initiative
Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is the leading cause of death for women[1] in Montgomery and North Harris Counties 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 Mari Harvey, who is serving as the 2026 chair for the 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.
“As Women, our days are heavily scheduled, and life rarely slows down—but women’s health deserves attention now, not later,” said Harvey. “Go Red for Women is a call to action: Red Means Go, for our hearts, our futures and every woman who matters to us.”
Life moves fast but when it comes to women’s health, delays are no longer an option. Despite the ongoing threat of cardiovascular disease, less than half of women recognize their risk[2]. Go Red for Women is committed to closing gaps in access to care and championing a community of support.
“There is one source of support women can count on — each other. Mari’s unwavering passion and dedication to the Go Red for Women movement is creating a ripple of change in Montgomery and North Harries Counties,” said Lisa Fenley, executive director for the American Heart Association – Gulf Coast.
Celebrate Go Red for Women’s local achievements on April 24, at the 2026 Montgomery & North Harris Go Red for Women Luncheon and Fashion Show at The Woodlands Waterway Marriott. Now in its 4th year, the event will feature local cardiologists and physicians dedicated to reducing the risk of heart disease and stroke, the No. 1 and No. 4 killers in the community.
Go Red for Women is nationally sponsored by CVS Health, and the Go Red for Women Luncheon is locally sponsored by Marielle Harvey Family Charitable Fund, St. Luke’s Health The Woodlands Hospital, and Encompass Health. For more information, contact Faith Eberwein at Faith.Eberwein@heaart.org or visit 2026 Montgomery & North Harris Go Red Luncheon.
[1] Call to Action for Cardiovascular Disease in Women: Epidemiology, Awareness, Access, and Delivery of Equitable Health Care: A Presidential Advisory From the American Heart Association | Circulation
[2] https://www.ahajournals.org/doi/10.1161/CIR.0000000000000907
Source: American Heart Association
