Dressed in red for the American Heart Association

By By Penny Randall / staff writer
Feb. 15, 2004
Those who attend the upcoming Red Dress Event likely will be entertained at the same time they are reminded that the point of the event is to raise awareness of heart disease among women. On Feb. 22, Meridian Community Living Center and Bonita Lakes Mall will host the event from 2 p.m.-4 p.m. at the Meeting Place inside the mall. Admission is $5.
The event will feature a fashion show in which 20 to 25 women from the community will model red dresses. Following the show, Dr. Scott Joransen, a cardiologist with Meridian Medical Associates, will talk about heart disease.
The event is being held in February because the month is designated as Heart Awareness Month.
communications and marketing director for Community Eldercare
Services, which owns Meridian Community Living Center.
The four anchor stores at Bonita Lakes Mall Dillard's, McRae's, J.C. Penney and Sears will each donate a red dress to be given away as door prizes.
Meridian radio station WOKK 97.1 will broadcast live from noon to
2 p.m. at the event.
assistant manager at Dillard's. "It is such a worthwhile event."
WANT TO GO?
What: Red Dress Event
Benefiting: American Heart Association
When: Feb. 22, 2 p.m.-4 p.m.
Where: Bonita Lakes Mall Meeting Place beside McRae's
Admission: $5
Call: 693-3433