On Saturday, February 21st, 2026 from 11:00am – 1:30pm CST, join us dressed in your red work-out gear to join the fight against heart disease in women — the #1 health threat to Black Women. Get informed, inspired, and empowered to protect your heart, boost your personal fitness, and hear the stories of survivors and others committed to living well at every stage of life.
PREVENTION is our focus, and increased SURVIVORSHIP of those living with a cardiovascular condition.
Come celebrate the 15th Annual National Wear Red Day with the Foundation for Black Women’s Wellness! On February 21st, from 11:00am - 1:30pm, we will come together in sisterhood to get informed, inspired and empowered to beat heart disease and to commit to protecting our lives at all costs!
Wear Red Day is a day of education, awareness, and time spent together learning how to identify, prevent, and survive heart disease. As Black women, cardiovascular ailments are among the biggest threats to our healthy lives – and we believe in the POWER OF PREVENTION.
Bring yourself and every woman in your family and friend network! Come dressed in your red workout gear as we take action building healthy, happy, thriving lives for generations to come!
WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT | EVENT PROGRAM:
• 11:00 - 11:30: PRE-EVENT RECEPTION
- Self-serve buffet
- Networking & photo ops
- Blood pressure screenings
- Visit community resource booths & earn prizes!
• 11:30 - 11:45: GROUP PHOTO
• 11:45 - 1:00: HEART HEALTH EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM
- Welcome & Toast | Lisa Peyton, FFBWW Founder, CEO & President
- Movement Moment | Christine Russell, FFBWW Director, Health & Wellness Programs
- Keynote Address | Dr. Shenikqua Bouges, Assistant Professor, University of Wisconsin - Madison
- Special Announcement | Dr. Michelle Robinson, FFBWW Chief Programs & Partnerships Officer
- Voices of the Heart | Jeanine Hutcherson, FFBWW Wellness Ambassador & Health Advocate
- Voices of the Heart | Jackie McAllister, Educator, Advocate & Heart Health Survivor
PLUS! We'll close with our grand prize giveaway, valued at over $250!
• 1:00 - 1:15: GROUP PHOTO
• 1:00 - 1:15: 15th ANNUAL SOUL TRAIN CELEBRATION!
CLICK HERE or call (608) 305-4422 for sponsorship details and donation opportunities.
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