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Individuals who join the Metro Jackson “Circle of Red”
make a generous contribution and serve as an
ambassador with a dynamic group of advocates
who stand behind the women they care
about – wives, mothers, daughters, family
and friends – while influencing and inspiring
our community.
The 2022 Circle of Red is chaired by Amanda Fontaine,
a native of Brandon and the executive director of the
Mississippi Association of Broadcasters. Amanda is joined
by an amazing committee of volunteer leaders in our
community who help to recruit new members to join the
circle. This year’s committee members are Leigh Ann Ross,
Tammy Phillips, Laurie Cutrer, Jamie Woods-Dull, Joni McClain,
Lisa Comer, Mackenzie Henry, Allison Muirhead. First Lady Elee Reeves,
Emily Speed, Erica Reed, Margaret Moody, Carolyn Erwin, Rebecca Haas,
Suzanne Thigpen and the late Mary Lee. The ladies were hosted recently
by First Lady Elee Reeves at the Governor’s Mansion for a photo shoot styled
by Beyond Expectations in Flowood.
Metro Jackson American Heart Association
to host annual Go Red for Women Luncheon
For the first time in two years, the Metro Jackson Go Red for Women Luncheon will be held in
person on Friday, June 10, 2022 from 10:30am to 1:00pm, at the Sheraton Flowood The Refuge
Hotel and Conference Center. Dr. Leigh Ann Ross is this year’s chair for the luncheon. Leigh Ann is
the Associate Dean for Clinical Affairs and Chair of the Department of Pharmacy Practice at the
University of Mississippi School of Pharmacy. Go Red for Women event guests can participate in
free health screenings, interactive health stations, group photo opportunities, and other activities
from 10:30am until 11:45am and the ticketed luncheon program begins at 12noon.
The luncheon will showcase the stories of local survivors and feature a fashion show of area
heart disease survivors – men, women, and children – modeling clothing from local Metro
businesses. Event sponsors include Mississippi Baptist Medical Center, Merit Health Heart,
St. Dominic’s, Atmos Entergy, and Community Bank.
This year we will also be celebrating ten local women that have been part of the American
Heart Association’s inaugural “Women of Impact” Campaign this spring. These outstanding
women have each made a significant impact for the betterment of our community.
Collectively, they have raised funds to support the mission of Go Red for Women.
The American Heart Association’s signature initiative, Go Red for Women, is 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% 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
For sponsor or ticket information for the Go Red for Women Luncheon, go to event.gives/goredjxn
or contact the Go Red for Women Director Katherine Byrd at katherine.byrd@heart.org
or 601.906.8596.
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