February 3rd is the American Heart Association’s Go Red for Women Day. For the event people wear red to support heart health in women. JK Group took it one step further. Along with selling the American Heart’s signature red dress pins to raise funds; JK also held a raffle, an extreme space makeover contest, a blood pressure screening, and a RED party – complete with red food.
“One of the most fun things was the balloon raffle. We stuffed balloons with slips of paper. Some of the slips had prizes on them, and some of the slips had hearts – which was a nice way of saying ‘You lose.’ Then we filled the balloons with helium and walked around the office selling each balloon for a dollar. Then each person popped their balloons to find out if they won a prize!” said Joseph Maderazo, Grant Liaison.
A few of the decorations from around the office.
We certainly had fun “going red,” but we learned a lot too. Like the fact that heart disease is the number one killer of American women. So, we are glad to help the American Heart Association with their mission by raising $779 to support the cause. Good job JK!
