--- description: Breaking news and analysis from time.com. Politics, world news, photos, video, tech reviews, health, science, and entertainment news. title: Meet the changemakers who are raising awareness for women’s heart health. image: https://static.time.com/v3/assets/bltea6093859af6183b/bltde093bcdab65f2d0/6988d9b9bc6cfc69913e2a3c/time-logo.jpg?branch=production --- # Meet the changemakers who are raising awareness for women’s heart health. In the fight against heart disease, every woman holds the power to make a difference. As the No. 1 killer of women, cardiovascular disease claims more lives annually than all forms of cancer combined1\. But there's hope: through education and healthy lifestyle changes, women can significantly lower their risk. The Go Red for Women®​ movement, powered by the American Heart Association, is fostering a community where awareness, education, support ​ and connection lead to a healthier future for every woman. --- Our Collective Strength: What is Woman of Impact? Launching on National Wear Red Day®, [Woman of Impact](https://womanofimpact.heart.org/ "undefined")​ is more than a campaign; it's a lifeline. Spanning nine weeks, it mobilizes changemakers nationwide to form dynamic teams. These teams are the heartbeat of the Go Red for Women mission, educating friends, families and communities about risks and warning signs, raising vital funds for groundbreaking research, and advocating for women's health and well-being. As the campaign culminates, the nominee who makes the greatest impact and raises the most funds in each community will be named the local Woman of Impact winner. These nominees understand that heart health is more than numbers and tests–it’s your whole self, physically and mentally. It’s part of your identity, what makes you, you. The nominee who raises the most funds nationwide will be named the American Heart Association’s 2024 National Woman of Impact Winner, honoring their dedication to the cause and their drive to help women lead healthier lives. --- Meet the 2024 Woman of Impact Nominees This year’s nominees are the embodiment of strength and unity. Their commitment to fostering connections and building a culture of health for all women is unparalleled. Each nominee, through their voice and actions, is not just a leader, but a catalyst for change. They are the drivers of progress within their families and communities, inspiring women to take control of their health, educating them about heart disease and stroke, and raising crucial funds to propel the mission of the American Heart Association and Go Red for Women forward. --- 1. Heart disease and stroke statistics—2022 update: a report from the American Heart Association \[published online ahead of print Wednesday, January 26, 2022\]. Circulation. doi: 10.1161/CIR.0000000000001052 [](http://goredforwomen.org/) 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. 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