Spotlight News: Businesses, landmarks shine lights on heart disease in Women for Wear Red Day 2025
"Nationwide, the first Friday of February is Wear Red Day, an initiative that raises awareness about heart disease, the leading cause of death among women in the United States.
Although a storm forced the cancellation of a planned “Glow Red Ceremony” on Thursday, the Capital Region will still be illuminated in red, beginning Thursday evening, increasing on Friday, Feb. 7, and continuing throughout American Heart Month in February.
In addition to the 48 buildings and landmarks that will glow red across the 518 area – including the New York State Capitol and the Empire State Plaza – individuals at local businesses will wear red and participate in educational efforts about women and cardiovascular disease. A Capital District Transportation Authority (CDTA) trolley will travel throughout the region on Friday, offering Hands-Only CPR demonstrations to businesses that have pre-registered."