Majestic Realty Co. Employees "Go Red" for Heart Health Awareness

Strategic Insights -

Employees of Majestic Realty Co. united to raise awareness about heart disease in women and encourage their female colleagues to take charge of their heart health as part of the American Heart Association's national "Go Red for Women" campaign. On February 3, employees across the country wore red to promote heart health awareness, and the Majestic Realty Foundation made a $25 donation to the American Heart Association for each participant, as well as matching individual employee donations two to one.

Key Takeaways:

  • The Majestic Realty Foundation made a $25 donation to the American Heart Association for each participating employee, totaling over $3,000, and matched individual employee donations two to one.
  • The company launched a fitness program to encourage employees to walk at least 10,000 steps a day for six weeks, with participants receiving a pedometer and incentives to improve their fitness level.
  • The American Heart Association reports that cardiovascular disease is the leading killer of women, killing nearly 500,000 women each year, more than the next six causes of death combined, including all forms of cancer.
  • The Majestic Realty Foundation has been supporting various charitable community partners since 2002, focusing on youth, family, education, health, and violence prevention in the communities where Majestic Realty Co. operates.
  • Fran Inman, president of the Majestic Realty Foundation, emphasized the importance of raising awareness about heart disease and encouraging heart-healthy lifestyles through a healthy diet and regular exercise.

Statistics:

  • Over $3,000 was raised for the American Heart Association through employee participation and donations.
  • Nearly 500,000 women die each year from cardiovascular disease, more than the next six causes of death combined.
  • The Majestic Realty Foundation has been supporting charitable community partners since 2002.

Sources:

  • American Heart Association - no specific source listed in narrative
  • Majestic Realty Co. press release
  • Majestic Realty Foundation - no specific source listed in narrative