Even before surviving a near-fatal heart attack while on vacation in 2024, I had always promoted Women’s Heart Health. Once a year, I would invite the fabulous cardiologist Dr. Suzanne Steinbaum to speak to my Wise and Wonderful Women’s group and what she shared ultimately saved my life:
- ONE IN THREE WOMEN DIE from heart disease (stroke, aneurysm and of course heart attacks ) in our country (vs. 1 in 43 for breast cancer)
- Women often have different symptoms than men when suffering a heart attack or stroke.
- It is not uncommon for women to be dismissed or gaslit when being treated in the ER.
- We all need to trust our gut and if we feel something is wrong, you must advocate for yourself until you get proper care.
I am now even more passionate to help save lives and have stepped up to help the American Heart Association. I am honored to have joined the Executive Committee for their “Go Red Campaign for Women” and I will also be speaking around the city to raise awareness as part of their 2026 class of “Survivors.”
You can help in a few ways:
WATCH THE CAB AD
Starting today, I have an ad running in NYC taxis that will reach more than 400,000 people in the next week to help this mission: https://youtu.be/HfoAFnkhrAg
You can also cut and paste this ad and put it on your social media to spread the word❤️
GIVE ME A SHOUTOUT
If you see my ad in the cabs, take a picture or a video of it and give it a shoutout on social media (and tag me! @anncutbilllenane)
INVITE A SPEAKER
If you would like a speaker to talk to your group or company, please email me (alenane@elliman.com) and I will help facilitate the connection. Information is power!
DONATE
If you would like to donate, please use this link: https://fundraise.givesmart.com/vf/NYCGORED/AnnCutbillLenane
I am trying to raise awareness and funds.❤️