A picture and promise to 'Go Red' in Kalamazoo

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich (WOTV) - The 2013 Go Red luncheon was held on Feb. 8, 2013 at the Raddison Plaza Hotel in Kalamazoo. It featured guest speakers and a huge support from local women. Also, supporters could make promises to themselves and their families to start living better and healthier lives.

Click through our gallery to see some of their promises and make your own.

Gallery: Go Red Kalamazoo Luncheon Photos

If you'd like to support Go Red for Women you can still attend the Grand Rapids annual luncheon:

Wrap yourself in red and join us for a luncheon celebration to help make a difference in women’s lives. Go Red For Women is the American Heart Association’s nationwide movement that celebrates the energy, passion and power women have to band together and wipe out heart disease. The 2013 West Michigan Go Red For Women Luncheon raises money for research and education of heart disease in women. The morning includes Picture & a Promise, exhibits, the latest heart health information, networking, and a “Purse-inalities” silent auction. Enjoy lunch and a keynote speaker.

National Sponsors include Macy’s and Merck. The local Presenting Sponsor is Spectrum Health. Other local sponsors include:  Metro Health, Fifth Third Bank, Steelcase, Inc., Dematic, Meijer, Cole’s Quality Foods, Inc., Huntington Bank, Heart + Wellness Institute, x-rite, Greengiftz.com, John R. Ziemann Photography, and Grand Valley State University. Media sponsors include: Grand Rapids Magazine, Star 105.7, WOTV4 Women and Women’s Lifestyle Magazine.

Tickets are required for this event.

For tickets or sponsorship call the American Heart Association at 616-482-1512 or  www.grandrapidsgrfw.org