Fund-raiser planned
CONNELLSVILLE – Highlands Hospital will host a Beijo Bag sale from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 14, in the lobby of the hospital. According to organizers, a portion of the proceeds of this sale will be donated to the American Heart Association for the Go Red for Women campaign sponsored by the Glass Cap Credit Union in Connellsville. Organizers said, “the purse collection is a chic, affordable handbag that comes in an array of luscious colors and unique styles with matching accessories.”
According to organizers, at the time of this event individuals may also make a $5 donation to the Heart Association and receive a red dress pin.
In addition, personnel from Fayette Emergency Medical Services will offer free blood pressure screening in the lobby of the Glass Cap Credit Union’s new location on North Pittsburgh Street.
According to organizers, cardiovascular disease kills a woman every minute. It is the leading cause of death among women.