Giving Back Magazine March 2019 | Page 88

Health On a Mission to Love Your Heart Mission Fed Women Leaders display the Go Red for Women Red Dress Charm Bracelet S ince 1961, Mission Federal  Credit Union has been dedicated to strengthening,  enriching, and improving our  communities. Their belief in giving back lives on through their partnerships with schools and over 200 nonprofit organizations directly  committed to a stronger, vibrant, resilient  and HEALTHIER San Diego County. Mission Fed is proud to support the fight  against the number one health threat to women: heart disease. As part of their 88 GBSAN.COM | MARCH 2019 partnership with CBS 8’s Go Red for Women, a project benefiting the American Heart  Association (AHA) San Diego Division, and the support of their members, staff and online  donations, Mission Fed has raised over $50,000. Funds like these are vital for AHA to  continue innovative research, fight for stronger public health policies and provide critical  tools and information to save and improve lives. Go Red’s message is that when we all join together, we can touch hearts, save lives and  make a real difference in the battle against heart disease and stroke. You can also make  it your mission to prevent heart disease by learning your family history, understanding the  risk factors and empowering yourself and your loved ones to live healthier lives. With Mission Fed Moments like these, they are serving San Diego today — and working  towards a better tomorrow for us all. To learn more about the Mission Fed difference and  how they give back, visit www.MissionFed.com/community.