On Feb. 1st, we began the “Charles P. Rogers Red Leather Bed” Campaign to raise funds for the Foundation for the National Institutes of Health to support The Heart Truth and women’s heart health education and research. On Sunday Feb. 10th, the auction concluded with a winning bid of $1375.

Heart disease is the #1 killer of American women, regardless of race or ethnicity and thanks to education efforts and groundbreaking research, over the past 10 years, the number of heart disease deaths has steadily declined. On behalf of our mothers, sisters, daughters, and friends, as well as FNIH and The Heart Truth®, we at Charles P Rogers would like to thank all of you that bid on the bed as well as all of you who spread the word about the fundraiser and did your part to raise awareness about heart disease during this campaign. Hopefully, with all of our joined efforts, heart disease deaths can continue to decline and eventually become a thing of the past. Here’s to the women you’ve helped.

The entire month of February is American Heart Month. Visit The Heart Truth web site for more information about how to get involved or follow @TheHeartTruth on Twitter for tips for a healthier heart.

* The Heart Truth, The Heart Truth logo and The Red Dress are trademarks of HHS. Participation by Charles P. Rogers does not imply endorsement by HHS/NIH/NHLBI.”