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Today, as many women as men die of heartdisease and stroke. In fact, cardiovasculardisease is the leading cause of death amongCanadian women.In 2010, heart disease and stroke• was the cause of death for 1 in 3 women• took the lives of more than 42,000Canadian women• killed more that eight times as manywomen as breast cancer.thehearttruth.caLearn more about your unique riskprofile for heart disease and stroke andfind out how to share the truth with thewomen in your life.Unfortunately, few women are aware oftheir risk factors and how to manage them,and they often ignore their symptoms.Fortunately, making lifestyle changes canreduce your risk by as much as 80 per cent.That’s why the Heart and Stroke Foundationhas launched The Heart Truth, a nationalcampaign designed to share the truth aboutwomen’s heart health and save the lives ofwomen across the country.Founding SponsorManitoba TitleSponsorFOUNDING SPONSORInvestors GroupStrong women, strong heartsTM HEART & STROKE FOUNDATION, THE HEART TRUTH and the Red Dressdesign are trademarks of the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Canada and are usedunder license. The Heart and Stroke Foundation thanks its sponsors for providingthe funds to make the development of this material possible. Information in thismaterial has been independently researched, written and reviewed by the Heartand Stroke Foundation and is based on scientific evidence. Acceptance of financialsupport by the Heart and Stroke Foundation does not constitute an endorsement.

The Heart Truth in ManitobaThe Heart and Stroke Foundation ofManitoba is seeking strong women toparticipate in a unique fundraising eventand showcase their commitment towomen’s heart health. The theme ofthe event is ‘Strong Women, StrongHearts’.The Investors Group Heart TruthEvent will take place on June 23,2011 at The Fort Garry Hotel.Following a heart-healthy luncheonfeaturing keynote speaker JoannieRochette, 29 female leaders willride down Broadway on the 30-seat Big Bike. These women are thechampions of the Investors GroupHeart Truth Event, each raising aminimum $500 to secure their seat asthey strive to meet their goal of raising$50,000 in support of women’s hearthealth.Manitoba is filled with strong women. Thepower to create change is within you. Ridefor yourself, or a woman you love.For more information or to register as a rider,visit manitobabigbike.caInvestors Group HeartTruth LuncheonDate: Thursday, June 23, 2011Time: 12:00 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.Location: The Fort Garry HotelEnjoy a heart healthy luncheon and hearkeynote speaker Joannie Rochette, 2010Olympic Figure Skating bronze medalist andCanadian Champion.Heart disease and stroke is the leading causeof death among Canadian women. Rochettecaptured the world’s attention and admirationwith her poise and courage, winning her Olympicmedal just four days after her mother passed awayunexpectedly of a massive heart attack. Join usto learn The Heart Truth and how you can reduceyour risk of heart disease and stroke.2011 Investors Group Heart Truth EventPayment InformationPlease check appropriate box: Cheque Visa American Express Mastercard Please Invoice meCredit Card No. ____________________________________Expiry _____________________________________________Signature __________________________________________Name _____________________________________________Title _______________________________________________Organization _______________________________________Address ______________________________________________________________________________________________City ________________________ Prov. ________________Postal Code ________________________________________Telephone _________________________________________Email ______________________________________________Individual tickets @ $50 ea.Quantity _________ x $50 = _________________________Corporate tables @ $600 ea.Quantity _________ x $600 = ________________________Please return this form to:Heart and Stroke Foundation of Manitoba6 Donald StreetWinnipeg, Manitoba, R3L 0K6Ph.: 204.949.2000 or toll-free 1.888.473.4636Fax: 204.957.1365Joannie RochetteWe are committed to protecting the privacy of your personal information. Wemay maintain a record of your interaction for donor related, promotion andtax receipting purposes, where required. Occasionally we may contact youwith mission related communications. If you wish no further contact or haveany questions or concerns regarding the privacy of your personal information,please contact the Chief Privacy Officer at the Heart and Stroke Foundationof Manitoba at 949.2000 in Winnipeg or toll-free 1.888.473.4636, by emailprivacy@heartandstroke.mb.ca or through www.heartandstroke.ca/privacy.