Wear Red Canada (Her Heart Matter)–February 13, 2026

This day celebrates heart health. It’s a reminder for everyone, especially women, to listen to their hearts, learn the signs, and take simple steps to care for their health and well-being.

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Proclamations have been signed by Mayor Lisa Vanderkwaak, containing messages of importance, interest or benefit to citizens of Beaumont.

WHEREAS, Heart disease is the number one killer of women worldwide and the leading cause of premature death for Canadian women, a fact unknown to many women and their healthcare providers; and 

AND WHEREAS, The Canadian Women’s Heart Health Alliance is an organization of volunteer health professionals and patients working hard to improve women’s heart health; and 

AND WHEREAS, Wear Red Canada Day is celebrated annually to raise awareness for all Canadians, but especially Canadian women, to be mindful, curious, and proactive in the management of their heart health and wellness; and 

AND WHEREAS, We want to see better prevention, diagnosis, and care and fewer women dying prematurely from heart disease; 

NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT I, Mayor Lisa Vanderkwaak, do hereby proclaim February 13, 2026 as: 

Wear Red Canada (Her Heart Matters)