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April 11, 2017Woman’s Day Editor in Chief Susan Spencer to be Keynote Speaker at 2017 Go Red for Women Luncheon
The American Heart Association announced today that Woman’s Day Editor in Chief Susan Spencer will give the keynote address at the 2017 Go Red for Women Luncheon, the 13th annual gathering of Capital Region women committed to fighting the No. 1 killer of women, heart disease. The luncheon will be held Thursday, May 25, at the Albany Marriott.
As Editor in Chief of Woman’s Day magazine, in 2013 Susan led the creation of the Live Longer & Stronger Challenge, a heart health–focused editorial franchise that puts a spotlight on women’s heart health by inviting five women to improve their health over the course of eight months. The magazine showcases their progress to its readership of 22 million, and at their annual Red Dress Awards, significantly raising awareness of heart disease in women.
“Woman’s Day has been a champion of heart health awareness for over two decades and I’m honored to share how making time for oneself can truly have a profound impact on the way women manage their health,” said Susan Spencer, Editor in Chief of Woman’s Day.
“We are so excited that Susan Spencer will share her insights at the Luncheon,” said Theresa Petrone Butts, project manager at CAP COM Federal Credit Union and co-chair of the 2017 Go Red for Women Luncheon. “Our theme this year is ‘It’s Your Time,’ and I know Susan will inspire our attendees to live the healthiest lives they can.”
“Not one of us is unaffected by cardiovascular disease,” said Leah Slocum of the Peak Residential Partners Team at Realty USA and co-chair of the Go Red For Women Luncheon. “Susan spearheads the fight through Woman’s Day and the Red Dress Awards, and we are grateful that she is bringing that fight to the Capital Region.”
“Susan’s passion to fight heart disease is palpable, and her ability to truly bring that message to her readership in such a real way is inspiring,” said Kathy Lanni, chief community officer of SEFCU and chair of the Capital Region Advisory Board of the American Heart Association. “Woman’s Day was a trailblazer and put a stake in the ground long ago to educate women about their risk factors for heart disease and how to make changes in their life to be heart healthy. Her ‘Live Longer & Stronger’ program is an inspiration for all women to take control of their lives and reduce their risk factors. Just like our BetterU program, when you see the changes these women have made, it gives you goose bumps. I am honored that she is coming to Albany and share her passion with us as we work to end heart disease as women’s No. 1 killer.”
Prior to joining Hearst in 2012, Spencer was executive editor of All You magazine, published by Time Inc., and held senior editorial positions at Child and Diversion magazines. She also worked for Time Inc. Strategic Communications, Time Inc.’s custom publishing unit, producing magazines for corporate clients including Pfizer and American Express. Spencer graduated from Connecticut College with a B.A. in French and European History. She lives in New Jersey with her husband and two daughters.
The 2017 Capital Region Go Red for Women Luncheon is set for Thursday, May 25, 2017, from 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at The Albany Marriott. Theresa Petrone of CAP COM Federal Credit Union and Leah Slocum of the Peak Residential Partners Team at Realty USA are co-chairs. Benita Zahn of WNYT is the emcee, and Susan Spencer, editor-in-chief of Woman’s Day magazine, is the keynote speaker. There will be health information, health screenings and a silent auction featuring “Purse-Onalities” donated by local businesswomen. The 2017 BetterU class will be introduced. Albany Medical Center is the Life Is Why sponsor. Sponsors include CAP COM Federal Credit Union, Ellis Medicine, SEFCU, CDPHP, Crisafulli Bros., CapitalCare Medical Group, The Golub Family Foundation, St. Peter’s Health Partners and the Capital District YMCA. Media sponsors include All Over Albany, The Albany Business Review, WNYT and B95.5. Women@Work is the media sponsor of the BetterU. For information, visit CapitalRegionNYGoRedLuncheon.heart.org or call 518.626.8759.
