To our dozen

I was deeply touched by your heartfelt stories yesterday, and feel honored to be among such committed and vibrant women. Six of you have yet to meet our 12th, equally vibrant, member - Sara, who hadn't received word of the US Bank gathering but arrived at St. Luke's for the cardiac/dietary session. [Wonderful fruit and cookies at St. Luke's! Wonder if I'll ever get over shining my mental spotlight on food?] Many thanks to both Heart Association and hospital facilitators for your hard work. I will strive to justify it.

Heart healthy in Duluth

A vibrant group of 12 women, ages 23 to 68, met yesterday in northern Minnesota to begin an absorbing 12-week program to improve their heart health. Sponsored by the American Heart Association in conjunction with two local hospitals, the program provides 12 weeks of gym membership, a personal trainer, cardiac and dietary tests and oversights, and lots of support.