Heather Baker
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.
Chicago Woman of Impact - Spring 2026
Heather Baker
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GbHmpD7vf5w
Click to hear my story!
On February 1st, 2018, my life changed forever when I dropped dead at work of sudden cardiac arrest. No warning signs. No pre-existing conditions. A perfectly healthy 28 year old.
My life was saved by CPR/AED-trained individuals, and within two weeks, I was back at work thanks to their heroism.
The same day that I returned home from the hospital, I contacted the American Heart Association via their website. Within an hour, I was on the phone with someone, and they have been an amazing support system for me ever since then!
I'm excited to be nominated for Go Red for Women's Woman of Impact campaign, supporting the American Heart Association. As part of this year's nationwide class of changemakers, I've brought together a team that's working to make the greatest impact possible on women's heart health. We will be raising much-needed funds for the American Heart Association and working to improve the well-being of our communities. I hope we can count on you for support!
Since 2004, Go Red for Women has been addressing the awareness and clinical care gaps of the leading cause of death in women - cardiovascular disease. But there is still so much work to be done. Go Red for Women is committed to funding women-centric research, empowering women to live healthy, and supporting women in reducing their risk of cardiovascular disease through all ages, stages and seasons of life.
Our team is driven by purpose and focused on impact. We're building awareness, promoting healthy lifestyles and raising critical funds. Because together, we're stronger against cardiovascular disease.
Join my team! By joining, you can help me raise more awareness and critical funds for heart health. Scroll to the Team Roster and click "Join this Nominee".
The time is now! Starting February 6th at 9:00 AM, click the donate button to support my campaign with a tax-deductible donation. The competition concludes at 9:00 PM on April 9th.
Together, we have an unmatched ability to drive real change.
