February is American Heart Month, and Friday is "Wear Red Day"

MINNEAPOLIS -- Friday is Wear Red Day, and February is American Heart Month.

It's is part of the American Heart Association's "Go Red for Women" campaign to raise awareness about cardiovascular disease and save lives.

Heart disease kills more women that all forms of cancer combined.

Nearly half of women don't recognize it's the greatest threat to their health.

WCCO's Heather Brown is emceeing an event next week. The Twin Cities Go Red for Women Evening of Empowerment is on Feb. 9 at Quincy Hall in Minneapolis. Click here or here for more information.