Proclamation for Wear Red Canada Day (February 13th, 2024)

Whereas heart disease is the number one killer of women worldwide and the leading cause of premature death for Canadian women, a fact unknown to many women and their healthcare providers; and

Whereas globally, cardiovascular diseases affect one out of three women, yet women everywhere are under-studied, under-diagnosed, under-treated, and under-aware when it comes to their cardiovascular health; and

Whereas the Canadian Women's Heart Health Alliance is an organization of volunteer health professionals and patients working hard to improve women's heart health; and

Whereas Wear Red Canada Day is celebrated annually to raise awareness for all Canadians, but especially Canadian women, to be mindful, curious, and proactive in the management of their heart health and wellness; and

Whereas we want to see better prevention, diagnosis, care, and fewer women dying prematurely from heart disease;

Now Therefore I, Lisa McGee, Mayor, do hereby proclaim February 13, 2024 as “Wear Red Canada Day” in the Town of Arnprior and encourage all local residents to wear red to recognize heart disease and its impacts on our communities, and to commit to increase their own personal awareness of heart health. 

Lisa McGee, Mayor

Town of Arnprior