Go Red for Women
Red-letter luncheon raises $800k for women's heart health in Fort Worth
What: 2024 Tarrant County Go Red for Women Luncheon
Where: Worthington Renaissance Fort Worth Hotel
Photo by James Edward
2023 and 2024 Chairs-Melissa Huffman, Jennifer Chavez, Dr. Monika Mathur, Becky Tucker
The 411: Benefiting the American Heart Association's efforts to research and eradicate cardiovascular disease in women, the beloved Tarrant County luncheon marked its 20th anniversary on Friday, March 1.
Go Red co-chairs Dr. Monika Mathur and Melissa Huffman, along with honorary chair, Fort Worth mayor Mattie Parker, welcomed 500 guests for the red-letter event.
Per tradition since 2004, Go Red was more than a luncheon; it began with a "wellness expo" of sorts in the lobby, complete with champagne. Patrons used custom "passports" to journey through personal health screenings and assessments by Texas Health, hands-only CPR and AED demonstrations by Medical City Healthcare, a tribute wall that allowed guests to honor heart heroes, a puppy station that highlighted the heart-healthy benefits of spending time with animals, and more.
During the heart-healthy multicourse lunch in the ballroom, Madison Sawyer (of CBS-11) and Kristin Diaz (of KRLD-1080) emceed a program that included live entertainment, survivor stories, and awards. The highlight of the afternoon was a "fireside chat" moderated by Kidd Kraddick in The Morning’sKellie Rasberry, featuring 2023 Miss North Texas Chloe Burke and mayor Parker.
A live paddle raise helped the event bring in an impressive $800,000 and counting toward the American Heart Association's lifesaving research, education, and health impact initiatives for women. The AHA's next big Tarrant County event is Heart Ball, taking place May 4 at River Crest Country Club.
Who: Former Fort Worth mayor Betsy Price, Miss Texas Ellie Breaux, award winner Maria Hinz, Becky Tucker, Ashley Baker, KellyDecker, Barbara Schweitzer, Janet Hahn, Pam Presswood, Matt Dufrene, Laura McWhorter, Barclay Berdan, Henry Barbolla, Maruchy Cantu, Sharell Weeams, CJ Caraway, and hundreds more patrons and supporters.