Red Cap breakfast set for Feb. 13

By Jaine Treadwell (Contact) | Troy Messenger

Published Friday, February 5, 2010

The Pike County Chapter of the American Heart Association will host its annual Red Cap Breakfast at 8 a.m. on Saturday, Feb. 13 in the Activities Building of First Baptist Church of Troy.

Jim O’Neal, event chair, said invitations have been mailed to 152 survivors of heart attack and stroke.

The list is compiled from previous Red Cap Breakfast events and from those made known to association members.

“We don’t have all the names but all survivors of heart attack and stroke are invited and encouraged to come,” O’Neal said.

“You don’t have to call. Just come. The Red Cap Breakfast is a celebration of life and we have much to celebrate.”

Caregivers are also invited when needed.

Participants will enjoy a heart-healthy breakfast and inspirational and encouraging words from Bob Whitson, retired Troy University professor of social rehabilitation, who is a survivor of heart disease.

“We’ll also have information available that will be of interest and value to survivors of heart attack and stroke,” O’Neal said. “But most of all, the Red Cap Breakfast is a celebration of life and an opportunity for all of us to enjoy the fellowship of those who have had common experiences.”

There is no charge for the Red Cap breakfast and all survivors of heart attack and stroke are invited.

Otis Stone, chapter member, said final plans are being made for the annual Pike County Chapter’s annual Heart Walk from 5 until 7 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 18 at Cattleman Park. “We’ll have food, entertainment and, of course, the Heart Walk,” Stone said. “There is no admission and we invite everyone to come and be a part of this great event.”

The Heart Walk is the annual fundraiser for the Pike County Chapter of the American Heart Association.

Industries, businesses, churches, schools, neighborhoods and friends make up the teams that are committed to reducing the number of deaths from heart disease and stroke through research and education.

Stone, who was diagnosed with heart congestion in 2001, has even more reason to be involved in the fundraising campaign this year.

His daughter, Wendy Lee, of Troy is recovering from triple bypass surgery on Feb. 1, 2010.

She had no previous heart problems.

Her recovery is going extremely well. She was released from the hospital on Monday and walked in her parents, home on Friday.

“Many lives are being saved and others made better because people are willing to give,” Stone said. “We encourage everyone to join us for the annual Heart Walk on Feb. 18.”

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