Party City Recommits to Go Red for Women

Feb. 10, 2011 - PRLog -- National retailer Party City has announced its support of the American Heart Association's Go Red for Women. Go Red for Women seeks to educate about the dangers of cardiovascular disease, which is responsible for 1 in 3 deaths among American women, and promote heart-healthy lifestyles.

Until February 28, 2011, Party City is accepting cash donations at the register of more than more than 600 stores. All proceeds benefit Go Red for Women initiatives.

Party City's "Have a Heart" calendar further promotes heart hearth awareness with various activities for women and their families and friends. To download the "Have a Heart" activity calendar, please visit Party City's Facebook page.

To learn about the American Heart Association's Go Red for Women, please visit GoRedForWomen.org.

ABOUT PARTY CITY

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ABOUT GO RED FOR WOMEN

Go Red for Women is the American Heart Association's solution to save women's lives. With one out of three women still dying from heart disease, Go Red for Women is committed to fighting this No. 1 killer that is largely preventable. GoRedForWomen.org, a premiere source of information and education, connects millions of women of all ages and gives them tangible resources to turn personal choices into life-saving actions. Go Red for Women encourages women and the men who love them to embrace the cause. For more information please visit GoRedForWomen.org or call 1-888- MY-HEART (1-888-694-3278).

ABOUT THE AMERICAN HEART ASSOCIATION

Founded in 1924, American Heart Association (AHA) is the nation's oldest and largest voluntary health organization dedicated to building healthier lives, free of heart disease and stroke. To help prevent, treat and defeat these diseases - America's No. 1 and No. 3 killers - the AHA funds cutting-edge research, conducts lifesaving public and professional educational programs, and advocates the protection of public health. To learn more, please call 1-800-AHA-USA1 or visit americanheart.org.

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Party City Corporation is America's largest party goods chain and Halloween retailer, operating more than 600 stores throughout the United States and Puerto Rico. To learn more about Party City, please visit www.partycity.com.