Gwinnett Sorority in "Line" To Impact Community In Support of Go Red for Women; Local Group's Pink to Go Red to Bring Awareness to Heart Disease

The Upsilon Alpha Omega Chapter (“UAO”) of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated is “lining up” in observance of The American Heart Association’s (“AHA”) Heart Awareness Month with “Pink Goes Red: Line Dancing Workout Event”, from 6:30pm - 8:30 pm on Friday, February 6 at the Lucky Shoals Community Center located at 4651 Britt Road, Norcross, GA 30093.

The fight against heart disease in women has come a long way in the years since the American Heart Association first began focusing attention on how heart disease is not, in fact, a “man’s disease.” But the fight is far from over. UAO has made the “healthy choice” to join in the fight against this silent killer. In fact, the over 272,000 Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority members worldwide will impact the community by temporarily put aside their beloved colors of salmon pink and apple green on National Wear Red Day, February 6 (and throughout the month of February) with a “Pink Goes Red” campaign in support of the AHA’s Go Red For Women movement.

Millions of Americans live with heart disease, stroke or a cardiovascular condition. According to the American Heart Association, heart disease is the No. 1 killer of women in the United States, killing more women than all forms of cancer combined.

Those who love a good line dance are invited to join sorority members and their families for a night of cardiovascular activity. The event is free and open to the public however, attendees are being asked to donate a backpack in support of Alpha Kappa Alpha’s One Million Backpacks Initiative. Reservations are required as space is limited http://2015uaopinkgoesred.eventbrite.com.

The first Greek-lettered organization primarily for college-educated African-American women in Gwinnett County, UAO is a powerhouse of volunteerism and caveat for positive change. Chapter members look forward to many, many more years of providing service to Gwinnett County and beyond. Forever and a day, the sisters of UAO will serve all mankind for AKA!

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About Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated
Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. is the first Greek-letter organization founded by African-American women at Howard University in 1908. Led by International President Dorothy Buckhanan Wilson, Alpha Kappa Alpha is a sisterhood of national and international stature. Its members share the same high moral, ethical, scholastic, and spiritual standards; and are leaders in their community – inspiring, serving, and empowering all with whom they come in contact while addressing the social and economic ills of our society. For more information about Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc., visit www.aka1908.com.

About Upsilon Alpha Omega Chapter
On January 29, 1994, thirty aspiring professional women chartered the Upsilon Alpha Omega Chapter in Lawrenceville, Georgia. The group gathered to implement and support the international programs of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated as they pertain to the needs of Gwinnett County, Georgia. Today, Upsilon Alpha Omega, the first African-American Greek-letter organization in Gwinnett County is over 270 members strong, and has made a significant impact on the community. Karan Rhodes serves as President. Andria S. Daniels serves as Vice President. www.upsilonalphaomega.com, #AKAinGWINNETT #UAOstateofmind