About Our 2012 Honorary Chair
Nancy Liebermanr
Nancy Lieberman’s journey began on the rough and tumble asphalt courts of Harlem, which was no small departure from her native of Queens, New York. In 1974, Lieberman’s talents were illuminated by the national spotlight after garnering a coveted spot on the U.S. National Team, and a year later managed to bring home a gold and silver medal at the World Championships and Pan American Games, respectively.
Prior to enrolling at Old Dominion University in Norfolk, Virginia, on a full athletic scholarship, Lieberman set another landmark by becoming the youngest basketball player in Olympic History (male or female) at 18 years old, and earned a silver medal at the 1976 Summer Olympics in Montreal. Lieberman would continue to shape the landscape and future of women’s professional basketball as player, coach and renowned analyst; and is widely considered one of the most influential figures in women’s basketball history, became the first female head coach to lead an NBA or NBA D-League team starting in 2010.
Throughout her entire career Lieberman’s progress as a successful athlete and leader was based on her boldness and ability to take positive action. She is an influential communicator and has a passion for educating athletes and business leaders to improve efficiency and attain peak performance.
Message From Nancy Brown
Dear Friends,
Welcome to the Dallas Go Red For Women Luncheon! We’re delighted you are here and appreciate your interest in learning how you can advance health, stop heart disease and save women’s lives. That’s what the American Heart Association’s Go Red For Women® movement is all about.
Heart disease isn’t just a man’s problem. It’s a woman’s problem, too. In fact, it’s the No. 1 killer of women. And, tragically, far too few women realize their risk from this preventable disease. We need to raise women’s awareness of their risk and protect our mothers, daughters, sisters, friends and ourselves.
You can help, starting today. Here’s how:
First, take charge of your own heart health. Visit your doctor. Know your numbers (learn more at www.GoRedForWomen.org). You can improve your blood pressure, cholesterol and other numbers by making lifestyle changes. You’ll be healthier and look and feel better, too.
Second, join the American Heart Association in making it your mission to fight heart disease in women. Help spread the word that heart disease is women’s No. 1 killer. Share what you learn today with your family and members of your community. Tell five women you want them to live and we can help stop heart disease in our lifetime.
Third and last, consider making a contribution. Your donation today will make a difference in the lives of women here and across the country. You can help fund local and national Go Red activities that support awareness, research, education and community programs that benefit women.
Thank you again for being here. My hope is that you won’t leave today without committing to making a difference by joining the Go Red For Women movement — women everywhere need your help. Only one in five women believes that heart disease is her greatest health threat. We believe reducing risk and preventing heart disease starts with education — and you. There’s so much to do, and so much at stake.
With your commitment, we can help women and their families live longer, stronger lives. Thank you for your generous support.
Warm regards,
Nancy Brown
Chief Executive Officer
American Heart Association
Volunteer Spotlight
Kelly Kunst
Vice President, DR Saur
Kelly Kunst has always been a teacher. As a Financial Advisor and Vice President at D.R. Saur Financial, she works with clients on their fiscal health, but on September 22nd, she added educating women on their physical health to her job description. Your Executive Symphony (YES), a forum for business owners that Ms. Kunst founded, held its second annual “A Woman’s Heart” event at the North Texas Enterprise Center in Frisco. The event featured three amazing survivor’s stories, as well as practical tips by from a local medical practioner.
Ms. Kunst is passionate about educating women regarding their risk for heart disease, and recently accepted a leadership position with the Passion Committee for the American Heart Association.
Join Kelly and Make it Your Mission to help in the fight against heart disease in women.
