Any big plans for Valentine’s Day this year?

February is National Heart Month, so instead of the usual box of chocolates or dozen red roses, how about doing a heart-healthy fundraiser? You can bond with your sweetie while raising awareness and funds for those whose hearts are in need – and not just for an evening, but for one whole month!

Single? Grab your friends and get involved.

Check out these inspiring causes “with a heart” on Razoo:

• • The American Heart Association is a national voluntary health agency committed to building lives free of cardiovascular diseases and stroke
• • Ellianna Grace Foundation provides financial, logistical and emotional support to families facing congenital heart defects
• • Hearts for Cart is a fundraiser for Camp Odayin, a camp for kids with heart disease

Start your own campaign on Razoo in honor of National Heart Month!

Or consider taking part in one of these great national fundraisers:

• • The American Heart Association’s Go Red for Women celebrated its 10th aniversary on February 1, 2013. Still going strong, the mission is to educate everyone that heart disease is the #1 killer of women. Their “Go Red Day” encourages folks to wear red and spread the word. Check out the Go Red Facebook page for other ways to support the cause.
• • Kids can Jumprope for Heart to learn heart-healthy habits and the importance of giving back, all while having fun and fundraising.
• • The Health and Humane Services is also running its Million Hearts information campaign to prevent one million heart attacks and strokes over the next 5 years. Check them out to make sure you or a loved one isn’t at risk for cardiovascular disease. Other heart disease tips can be found on the CDC’s website.

Have a happy, heart-healthy February!

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