ADVISORY, Sept. 17, 2010 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) --
What:
Nancy Brown, the first female CEO of the American Heart Association and representatives from its Go Red For Women movement will visit NASDAQ MarketSite in Times Square and preside over the NASDAQ opening bell to highlight the airing of "Go Red For Women Presents – Speak Up to Save Lives," a 30-minute TV special raising public awareness of the No. 1 killer of women, heart disease. The special premieres in national syndication beginning on September 18 and on MSNBC on September 25 at 12:00 p.m. EDT.
Where:
NASDAQ MarketSite – 4 Times Square – 43rd & Broadway – Broadcast Studio
When:
Friday, September 17, 2010 at 9:15 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. ET
Contact:
Allie Holmes
212.819.4820
Allie.holmes@edelman.com
NASDAQ MarketSite:
Jolene Libretto
(646) 441-5220
Jolene.Libretto@NASDAQOMX.com
Feed Information:
The Opening Bell is available from 9:20 a.m. to 9:35 a.m. on AMC3/C22 87 degrees West DL freq.: 4140 vertical. The feed can also be found on Ascent fiber 1623. If you have any questions, please contact Jolene Libretto at (646) 441-5220.
Radio Feed:
An audio transmission of the Opening Bell is also available from 9:20 a.m. to 9:35 a.m. on uplink IA6 C band / transponder 24, downlink frequency 4180 horizontal. The feed can be found on Ascent fiber 1623 as well.
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Photos:
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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, we are committed to fighting this No. 1 killer that can be prevented. GoRedForWomen.org, a premier 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. We encourage 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). The movement is nationally sponsored by Macy's and Merck & Co., Inc.
About the American Heart Association:
The American Heart Association is the nation's oldest and largest voluntary health organization dedicated to fighting heart disease and stroke. Our mission is to build healthier lives by preventing, treating and defeating these diseases – America's No. 1 and No. 3 killers. We fund cutting-edge research, conduct life-saving public and professional educational programs and advocate to protect public health. To learn more or join us in helping all Americans, call 1-800-AHA-USA1 or visit americanheart.org.
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