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Amanda Fontaine of Brandon serves as executive director for the
Mississippi Association of Broadcasters. Fontaine previously held the position of
director of the Mississippi Burn Foundation. She has volunteered with numerous
organizations in the Jackson area, including the Junior League of Jackson,
Rankin County Junior Auxiliary, the Association of Fundraising
Professionals, Rankin County YMCA, and the Rankin
County Chamber. She and her husband, Patrick,
have three children.
This year, Fontaine is serving as the 2021
Go Red For Women Circle of Red chair
for the Metro Jackson American Heart
Association (AHA). The Circle of Red,
a group of men and women who
use their influence to further the
mission of the AHA, meets yearround
and focuses primarily on the
Go Red For Women initiative, a
comprehensive platform designed
to increase women’s heart health
awareness and serve as a catalyst for
change to improve the lives of women,
globally. While nearly 80 percent of
cardiac events can be prevented, cardiovascular
disease is the leading cause of death
in women, claiming the lives of one in three
women. The American Heart Association believes
losing even one woman is too many.
“Women do a lot on a daily basis,” said Fontaine. “From working outside the
home, to managing all the things that go on inside the home, to often serving as
primary caretakers, we have a lot on our plates at all times. We have to stop and
remember that we must be our own health advocates. We must listen to our
bodies and make our overall health a priority. You can’t pour from an empty cup.”
This year, the Metro Jackson Go Red For Women Luncheon will be hosted as
a digital experience. It will be an opportunity to come together and take action
against heart disease in women while empowering guests to take charge of their
physical, mental and maternal health. Guests will learn about the efforts of the
American Heart Association during the last year as the work of the organization
moves forward to ensure longer, healthier lives for everyone in our communities.
The program will include educational opportunities, an inspiring story from a very
special little survivor, and a fun survivor fashion show. Registration is free and can
be completed at metrojacksongored.heart.org.
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