ROCHESTER, N.Y. — Monroe Golf Club in Pittsford was a sea of red on Wednesday afternoon for the 20th annual Go Red for Women luncheon, hosted by the American Heart Association.

The event focused on raising awareness among women about the dangers of cardiovascular disease and emphasized the importance of future prevention strategies.

“Women and men present differently for heart disease so our risk is very great for women,” said Megan Vargulick, executive director of the American Heart Association in Rochester and Buffalo. “They don’t always realize their symptoms may be different and women are underrepresented in research. So it’s really important for them to get involved. Get involved in research studies, be aware, and spread that awareness to others so we know what our risk is and how to change it.”

News10NBC’s own Nikki Rudd was the emcee at the event.

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