Amanda (Jacobs) Luebbe
Why I'm Fundraising
I'm excited to be nominated for Go Red for Women's Woman of Impact campaign. As part of this year's class of changemakers, I've brought together a team that's working to make the greatest impact possible on women's health. We will be raising much-needed funds for the American Heart Association and working to improve the health of our communities. I hope we can count on your support!
In 2004, Go Red For Women was born as a campaign to raise awareness among women about their greatest health threat — heart disease. Slowly, the campaign grew into a movement bringing together thousands of women. Go Red for Women is the trusted, passionate force for change. It provides a platform for women and their families to lead healthier lives and transform communities. It's not just about wearing red. It's not just about sharing heart-health facts. It's about:
- Providing opportunities for women to take charge of their health
- Building communities that support access to healthy choices
- Demanding equal access to health care for all women and their families
- Increasing women in STEM in upcoming generations
Our team is focused on preventing heart disease and stroke. We're promoting healthy lifestyles, building awareness and raising critically-needed funds to support research and education initiatives. Cardiovascular diseases, which include heart disease and stroke, claim the life of a woman about every 80 seconds. We hope you will join us on our mission because about 80% of these diseases may be prevented.
The time is now. Women are leaning into the idea that when we take a stand, commit, and work together, real change is possible. To support my campaign, click on the Donate to Nominee button below.
Woman of Impact Cincinnati OH Spring 2024
Amanda (Jacobs) Luebbe
I am honored to be nominated as a Women of Impact for the Cincinnati region, and I am excited to share my journey and commitment to making a difference in the fight against heart disease in women.
My journey with heart health began thirteen years ago this February, when I lost my mom and best friend, Sheila, to a sudden heart attack — she became my 'why'.
My connection with the American Heart Association began in high school where I focused my senior project on heart health specifically in women. As a part of this project, I formed my Heart Mini team, Steps for Sheila, with over 100 members and just over $11,000 raised. After high school, I interned with Go Red for Women for a year and following became a lifelong volunteer.
Steps for Sheila marked the beginning. Now, I’m taking ‘The Extra Step for Sheila’ to create a lasting impact and awareness about women’s heart health in my community and beyond.
Heart disease is the number 1 killer of women, causing 1 in 3 deaths each year. I wish more than anything this statistic didn’t hit so close to home.
Will you take the extra step with me? Let's change the statistics, teach the signs and symptoms, raise awareness, and, ultimately, prevent someone you love from being the 1 in 3.