Ladies In Red
A fun filled evening was had by all who attended the annual "Dress Up Your Heart" fundraiser benefitting the American Heart Association's "Go Red For Women" Campaign. The Event, held recently at Around The Corner Cafe in Lakewood, was well attended by 150 "Ladies in Red" along with numerous "Heartfelt Men." The sold out crowd dined on a festivity of, "Heart Healthy" appetizers including Tai Chicken and Peanut Lettuce Wraps, Spinach Tortillini Antipasto Skewers, Veggie Pizza, Smoked Turkey Pinwheels, and an assortment of Fresh Fruit prepared by Committee Members. To compliment the menu, an assortment of delectable mini cupcakes were served up and devoured in a "Heart Beat!"
Speakers for the event included Lindsay Silverstein, Sr. Director of the "Go Red For Women" Campaign for the American Heart Association (AHA); Dr. Benico Barzilai, Head of Clinical Cardiology at the Cleveland Clinic Foundation; and Tara Camera, AHA Passion Speaker.
To add to the excitement of the evening, guests were treated to a fashion show by well known Cleveland Fashionista, Valerie Mayen. Valerie, owner and designer of YELLOWCAKE, is a former contestant on Lifetime's "Project Runway." Valerie dazzled the crowd with her sweet designs and bold colors including a RED coat which she calls "The Storm Cherry" and a funky black and white dress which debuted on Project Runway.
To culminate the evening, a Chinese auction was held. Gift baskets were comprised of donations from Sweet Designs Chocolatier, Rozi's, Deagan's, 56 West, Pat Catan's, Staples, Giant Eagle, Charles Scott Salon, Samson's Hair, Cleveland Public Theatre, YELLOWCAKE, Ennis Court, Jess Barnes, and Committee Members.
The "Dress Up Your Heart" Committee is happy to report that they well surpassed their goals for the event, raising $3400 for the American Heart Association. This donation will be used to help raise awareness for the #1 killer of females in the U.S.- Heart Disease.