Several months ago I attended a dinner dance in my town to raise money for the American Heart Association and awareness for Women's Heart Health. It was a beautiful event! The ballroom theme was elegantly black and red; the dress was formal or semi-formal. Small tables and chairs were arranged here and there, and a fabulous band played in the background as people mingled. The highlight of the evening was a fashion show, and local celebrities paraded down the runway in their dressiest red and black. From tuxedos to elaborate costumes, it was all there! Everyone in the fashion show had a personal, intimate connection to heart disease.

The event was organized by my good friend, Gwen Webber-McLeod, who lost a young beautiful sister to heart disease just a few years ago. A compelling and dynamic speaker, Gwen gave a riveting tribute to her sister.

I just want to share a photo of one of the fashion plates' heads (above, he kindly allowed his chrome to be painted with the evening's theme logo). His name is Jim, and he has an implanted defibrillator.

This November I hope that I can persuade my son and husband to stroll down the runway in their snazziest suits.