Here’s a fact I suspect many of you do not know. Women are more likely than men to die of a heart attack or stroke. The good news is that if women put their own health first by making lifestyle changes, they can reduce their risk of heart disease and stroke by as much as 80 per cent-according to the Heart and Stroke Foundation.
Protecting ones heart health was the resounding message as celebrated Canadians, top fashion designers and survivors joined forces Feb 11 at Eighth Avenue Place for Calgary’s third-edition of the Heart Truth Fashion Show national campaign. The visually stunning fashion show featured Canadian celebrities from the worlds of sports, health, business, fitness, beauty, music and media, modeling one-of-a-kind red creations by top Canadian fashion designers. This year, celebrities shared the spotlight with survivors of heart disease and stroke who also walked the runway and shared their personal stories highlighting the need for women to make their own heart health a priority.
Inspirational leaders taking to the the runway this night included: Zahra Al-Harazi (CEO, id8 Strategies, UNICEF Canadian Ambassador) wearing designer Jovalene Fox; Caroline Gault (writer, editor, brand fashion journalist and brand director of content and community, Poppy Barley) wearing Nicole Campre; Manjit Minhas (CEO and co-founder of MINHAS Breweries and Dragon’s Den star) wearing Lauren Bagliore; Wendy Belanger (owner of Influence Salon) wearing Natasha Lazarovic; Kiki Buttignol (heart attack survivor and 2017 Ambassador) wearing Angela Dale; Ellen Dilawri (Dilwari Group/philanthropist) wearing Malika Rajani; Beth Reimer-Heck, Q.C. (Borden Ladner Gervais LLP) wearing Marina Ortman; Michelle Salt (Canadian Paralympics-snowboarding) wearing Tracey Ward Kerr; Kathy Heffernan (director of general services, Zedi) wearing Lara Presber; Lisa Murphy (vice-president of Alberta Private Client, ATB) wearing Nicole Rita Tomney; Nadine Brown (Canadian Women’s Foundation/philanthropist) wearing Chantel Traub; Danielle Lappage (Team Canada, wrestling) wearing Maria Orduz; Allison Grafton (president and owner, Rockwood Custom Homes) wearing Malika Rajani; Ebony Lewis (CSI Leasing Canada) wearing Marsina King; and Sarine Mustapha (senior vice-president, BMO Nesbitt Burns) wearing Mackenzie Jones.
Heartfelt thanks to the scores of guests who supported the event and two thumbs up to Heart Truth co-chairs Shahr Savizi, Jacqueline Tyler and Ashley Tyler. Others in attendance are pictured at right.
The third edition of The Heart Truth Fashion Show held February 11 at Eighth Avenue Place featured fabulous fashions worn by a select group of amazing women. Pictured is designer Marsina King and her mom Rina King. King’s creation was worn by Ebony Lewis, account executive, CSI Leasing Canada.
Olympian Michelle Cameron and legendary philanthropist Mike Shaikh were among the VIP’s in attendance at the third edition of The Heart Truth Fashion Show held February 11 at Eighth Avenue Place.
Lisa Murphy, ATB vice-president of Alberta Private Client models a stunning gown created by designer Nicole Rita Tomney at the third edition of The Heart Truth Fashion Show held February 11 at Eighth Avenue Place.
Dilarwi Groups’ Ellen Dilawri was but one of the amazing women who modelled one of a kind fashions at the third edition of The Heart Truth Fashion Show held February 11 at Eighth Avenue Place. Delawari is wearing a gown created by Malika Rajani.
The third edition of The Heart Truth Fashion Show held February 11 at Eighth Avenue Place was an enormous success and raised considerable funds-and awareness-for the Heart and Stroke Foundation. Pictured, from left, are the event’s invaluable volunteer co-chairs Shar Savizi, Ashley Tyler and Jacqueline Tyler.
Pictured, from left, post show at the third edition of The Heart Truth Fashion Show held February 11 at Eighth Avenue Place are Canadian Paralympic snowboarder Michelle Salt with Zahra Al-Harazi, UNICEF Canadian Ambassador and CEO of id8 Strategies.
Joining Brooks and Dodd Consulting’s Tom Dodd at the third edition of The Heart Truth Fashion Show held February 11 at Eighth Avenue Place are Calgary Health Trust’s Samantha Morahan (left) and Peel Salon & Spa’s Karla Sarjeant.
Willow Park Wines and Spirits Scott and Suzanne Henuset strike a post for the lens at the third edition of The Heart Truth Fashion Show held February 11 at Eighth Avenue Place.
The third edition of The Heart Truth Fashion Show held February 11 at Eight Avenue Place was an amazing success and raised considerable funds-and awareness for the Heart and Stroke Foundation. Pictured, from left, are Charles Real Estate’s Emma May with Rudy and Margie Bu.
