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Dear Friend -–
More than any time in history, Americans have an opportunity to become more proactive in reversing their health issues but it takes commitment and a better understanding that change can come about with education and corrective intervention.
We have joined the movement to bring about positive change and begin shaping a positive health outlook for the future.
An estimated 47 million U.S residents have cardiometabolic risk which includes one out of ten children ages 12 – 19. The largest population-based study of cardiovascular disease among African-Americans ever undertaken demonstrated extraordinarily high cardiometabolic disease prevalence compared with the general population. Among those aged 35–84 the prevalence was 44.8% in women and 33.4% in men, far above corresponding national rates.
We want to serve as a catalyst to bring about change through improved education coupled with realistic goal setting to begin halting the continued erosion of our nation’s health. We have taken the gauntlet and have developed a means by which we can share knowledge and educate the community on how they can begin laying the framework for the health fight that lies ahead. A central driver to much of cardiometabolic disease is obesity, which we have all heard, is at epidemic proportions in our country; it threatens the health of our children, productivity of our workers, vitality of our communities, affordability of our health care system and overall quality of life.
On October 1, 2011 we will present the American Summit on Cardiometabolic Disease (ASCMD) at the Illinois Institute of Technology to enhance knowledge, prevention, treatment and outcomes for Cardiometabolic Disease and its comorbidities -- hypertension, diabetes, obesity, and high cholesterol -- which can lead to cardiovascular disease and stroke if not controlled.
ASCMD is designed for two audiences, 1) the medical provider and 2) those who impact groups that they interface – this includes association heads, school administrators, human resource departments, small business owners, churches, etc. all of whom will be educated on the need to foster health and wellness for their employees, members, customers and clients.
Currently, we are in our sales phase and while we have made a great deal of progress we have an impending financial obligation that we must meet, NOW. We have gained support on many fronts and are confident with pending partnerships and alliances that ASCMD will be tremendously successful. But right now we one hurdle that must be overcome if we are to prevail-–placing a deposit on the venue and to finalizing our agreement.
With your support, we can provide that opportunity to more folks than ever before, and direct leaders on how to educate their constituents – not only to secure their own health, but how to develop strategies to improve the health and wellness of communities across the city and state and country.
We have a unique opportunity to make a real difference and to help change the health conditions of thousands.
To do that, we are asking for your help.
Will you donate TODAY to support the American Summit on Cardiometabolic Disease -- and help us rebuild the health of our community? We maintain a 501c3 tax exempt status, so your contribution is tax deductible. The information that will be shared at ASCMD can also benefit you and your workplace, association, church, or family.
But, we need your assistance, NOW. So please think of all the good we can do with ASCMD.
The difference between winning and losing the health battle we face in this country really comes down to education. If we are to make an impact on the serious health and economic consequences of these diseases, we need to identify risks early enough for people to make lifestyle modifications or seek medical help, and avoid becoming a part of the rising statistics. But in order to accomplish this we need to educate more and more people.
ASCMD can become a "turning point" in the lives of those who attend and in the lives of those they reach.
Please join me in this effort by making a donation TODAY.
Visit our website www.ascmd.com and learn more about ASCMD. We invite your attendance and participation as we strive to educate as many groups as possible through application of the teach one -- reach one philosophy.
Donations can be made via check or credit card safely through our paypal account. Just click on the "Donations" button in the left column and follow the links.
And if you decide to attend the summit, send me an "email" and let me know the amount of your donation along with your name, address, city/state/zip, telephone and email, and we'll take care of your registration/s. Once completed, you'll receive a confirmation email.
Thanks so much.
Suzanne Stantley
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