Event Details
Join us for a half-day health education conference for Latina women only! This event began here in the great city of San Antonio! Join us and learn life-saving health information around nutrition, exercise and healthy habits and enjoy a heart-healthy lunch all while wearing your red and making great memories with friends and family. You'll leave not only with goodies but with a life-saving message to share with others in your home and in your community!
FAQ's
Q: What is this event about?
A: The Vestido Rojo event is a half-day health education conference for Latina women only! Learn life-saving health information around nutrition, exercise and healthy habits and enjoy a heart-healthy lunch all while making great memories with friends and family. You'll leave not only with goodies but with a life-saving message to share with others in your community! Part of the challenge for the Latina/Hispanic community is to raise awareness about heart disease and its risk factors. As key gatekeepers for health, it is essential to educate women about their risk and family’s risk for heart disease and stroke –this is the goal of Vestido Rojo, an activation of the Go Red Por Tu Corazon movement.
Q: What is a Madrina?
A: As a Madrina, you will serve as a hostess of a table of ten (9 plus you) in order to help Latina women get a life-saving heart health message. There is no cost for you or your guests to participate in this event. If you register as a Madrina, that does not guarantee a table. A table is reserved once a completed guest list is turned in. Your commitment to be a Madrina is a valuable contribution to increasing health awareness in our community as well as to the success of Vestido Rojo.
Q: How do I become a Madrina?
A: All Madrina’s must register online and must provide the names and contact information for all the attendees at their table by determined date. If you are in need of assistance or are having technical difficulties you may contact AHA office at 210-810-3094
Q: I signed up to be a Madrina! Now what?
A: Great! If you haven’t yet filled your table with the 9 other women, make sure you have all their names in the registration form online (use the code that was emailed to you to get back to your registration information) If you register as a Madrina, that does not guarantee a table. A table is reserved once a completed guest list is turned in.
Q: What if I want more than 1 table at the event?
A: The system will allow you to register more than once as a Madrina. Tables are first come, first serve so be sure to fill all your tables as soon as possible as it is not guarenteed seating for those who do not fill out all the names of their table.
Q: Can I attend without hosting a table of 9 other women? (Attending as NOT a Madrina)
A: Yes! You can attend as an individual and we will place you at an open table for the event. If there is a few of you, but not enough to make a full table, then make sure each person reigsters individually and then contact Catherine Esquivel to make sure you are seated by each other 210-810-3094 or Catherine.esquivel@heart.org.
Q: Who should I invite to this event?
A: The Vestido Rojo event is for Latina women in the community but we encourage all women. Please invite your friends, family, neighbors, and co-workers to attend the event! (Ages 15 and up allowed. No children are allowed to the attend the event.)
Q: How can my company get involved?
A: If your company is interested in getting involved, there is a number of ways to make that happen! They can sign up to host a table of 10 women (Free!) or they can sponsor by donating funds or services. Please contact Catherine.esquivel@heart.org any interest and she will direct from there.
Q: What if I need to change my reservation or cancel?
A: Please make all changes to your reservation by deadline If you need to change a name of an attendee then you can go back to the website (use the code that was emailed to you to get back to your registration information) and make the changes necessary. To cancel, contact Catherine Esquivel ASAP at 210-810-3094 or Catherine.esquivel@heart.org
Q: How do the health screenings work?
A: Health screenings will begin at 8 am and will include blood pressure, BMI, and other tests (to be determined). Look for more information on tests being offered as we get closer to the event.
Q: What can I expect at the event?
A: When you arrive at the Vesito Rojo event, please check-in at registration. From there you wil be able to participate in health screenings, education workshops, and then a luncheon program with a keynote speaker (to be dertermined). You will have to opportunity to spend time with your friends and family you invited, network and meet other women, and educate yourself on heart disease – which is the number 1 killer of Latina women. (Only lunch will be provided to everyone.)
Q: Do I have to reigster, or can I just show up to the event?
A: Yes, you need to register in order to attend the event. You can register here to be a Madrina and host a table of 10 women, or you can register here to come as an individual.
Q: Can I bring my children?
A: No children are permitted into the event. Please only invite women ages 15 and up.
Q: What is the dress code?
A: Please wear RED to the event to show your support to those who have or will suffer from heart disease! Any appropriate attire is accepted.
Q: Will breakfast be served?
A: For those participating in health screenings where blood will be drawn, a small snack will be provided. Specific screenings provided are to be determined for 2017 so please check back for more details as we get closer to the event.
Q: Will lunch be served?
A: Yes, lunch will be provided for guests.
Q: Who is speaking at the event?
A: Information for the speakers at the event will be provided as we get closer to the 2017 events. Please check back for more details.
Q: What are the breakout sessions at the event?
A: Information for the breakout sessions at the event will be provided as we get closer to the 2017 events. Please check back for more details.
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