We Went Red! Atascosa County joined STRMC’s for National Go Red Day 

                               STRMC Employees                          Jourdanton, TX—South Texas Regional Medical Center (STRMC) takes prides in showcasing the wave of support from the community members of Atascosa County in celebration of National Go Red Day. The national event marks the kick off for STRMC’s fundraising efforts for the benefit of the American Heart Association (AHA).

Fundraising from the “heart”

South Texas Regional Medical Center sold 200 limited edition red t-shirts for $10.00 each in celebration of National Heart Health Month. 100% of the proceeds will be donated to the AHA at the end of February.

Hardworking professionals from the medical and business community of Jourdanton and Pleasanton helped STRMC reach their goal by purchasing a Go Red T-shirt and wearing it last Friday, February 6, 2009. Businesses who contributed to group fundraising efforts include: South Texas Regional Medical Center, Atascosa Health Center, Bill Miller's, Cactus Garden, Chili's, Dr. Michael McFarland, Jourdanton State Bank, Pleasanton Express, Prosperity Bank, Retama Manor Jourdanton, South Texas Heart Clinic, South Texas Sleep Diagnostics, and The Heights.

South Texas Regional Medical Center also provided educational literature to local schools to help raise student awareness about heart disease. Registered Nurse, April S. Smith, coordinated efforts with Jourdanton, Charlotte and Pleasanton Independent School Districts to help educators actively engage their students in the event. Students from all campuses could be seen wearing the color red as a sign of their participation on Friday.

How can you participate?

A custom-made “Tree of Life” is on display for the entire month of February in the STR lobby. Hung on the limbs of the tree are many red leaves. Each leaf is on sale for $1.00. Everyone is welcome to purchase a leaf in the name of someone they care about as a symbolic token of love and support.

Your donation throughout the month to the various South Texas Regional Medical Center  fundraising efforts help the American Heart Association protect hearts and lives year-round by allowing them to fund research, education and advocacy programs to fight heart disease. For more information, call Danielle Marie Flores at 830-769-3515.

SEE "GO RED" PHOTOS OF THE COMMUNITY BY CLICKING ON THE LINK WITH THE BUSINESS/ENTITY'S NAME ON THE NEWS PAGE.