FRANKFORT, Ky. – On Thursday, February 10, 2011 Kentucky State University's Department of Athletics invites fans to attend their game against LeMoyne-Owen College and “Go Red” for Heart Disease and HIV/AIDS Awareness.
The Go Red game, sponsored by KSU's Student-Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC), is to encourage people to, not only be aware of, but to also have regular checkups to prevent heart disease and test for HIV/AIDS. Heart disease is still the number one killer of women, while reports of African-Americans with HIV/AIDS continue to rise.
On July 13, 2010, the White House released the National HIV/AIDS Strategy (NHAS). This plan is the nation's first-ever comprehensive coordinated HIV/AIDS roadmap with clear and measurable targets to be achieved by 2015. The vision for the NHAS is that “the United States will become a place where new HIV infections are rare and when they do occur, every person regardless of age, gender, race/ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity or socio-economic circumstance, will have unfettered access to high quality, life-extending care, free from stigma and discrimination.”
To learn more about HIV/AIDS prevention and treatment, visit www.aids.gov. AIDS.gov works to increase HIV testing and care among people most at-risk for, or living with, HIV, by using emerging communication strategies to provide access to Federal HIV information, policies, programs, and resources.
“We encourage you to wear red as the Green and Gold take on LeMoyne-Owen College this Thursday,” said KSU's Assistant Director of Athletics, Jamie Moore. “With the rapidly increasing cases of both heart disease and AIDS, Kentucky State University realizes the importance of staying healthy.”
The Go Red game is not only about raising awareness of heart disease and HIV/AIDS; it is to encourage everyone to take action and build a lifestyle that promotes good health.
“We will provide information about heart disease and HIV/AIDS, as well as on how to maintain good health,” said Moore.
Most heart-related problems can be prevented by maintaining a balanced diet, a consistent exercise routine and refraining from smoking. The American Heart Association is the nation's oldest and largest voluntary health organization dedicated to fighting heart disease and stroke. Its mission is to build healthier lives by preventing, treating and defeating these diseases – America's No. 1 and No. 3 killers.
The AHA funds cutting-edge research, conducts lifesaving public and professional educational programs, and advocates to protect public health. To learn more or to join in helping all Americans, call 1-800-AHA-USA1 or visit americanheart.org.
Go Red begins at 5:30 p.m. at the women's basketball game. The men will continue the event at 7:30 p.m. For more information about the game or KSU Athletics, visit www.ksuthorobreds.com, or contact the Department of Athletics at 502-597-6011
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