Amanda Davis to be remembered at Women With Heart luncheon
Longtime Atlanta news anchor Amanda Davis will be honored during the Morehouse School of Medicine’s Women With Heart Luncheon.
Davis, who was a member of WWH, died in December, after suffering a massive stroke.
An empty chair under a spotlight will represent Davis at this year’s luncheon, which will be held at 11:30 a.m. Wednesday at the Georgia Acquarium, 225 Baker St. N.W.
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The story of her tragic loss will be shared to bring attention to heart disease, which affects nearly half of all African-American women.
Three women also affected by heart disease will share their stories.
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The luncheon is part of a week of events designed to bring awareness to heart health. Other events include the Healthy Heart Breakfast for Men on Tuesday and free healthy heart screenings for older Atlantans on MSM’s campus on Thursday.
Women With Heart is a volunteer support organization established in 2009 at MSM and promotes healthy lifestyles, increases community awareness about heart health and cardiovascular disease, as well as raising funds for student scholarships.
For more information, please visit the WWH page on MSM's website.
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Shelia has worked at The Atlanta Journal-Constitution for more than 30 years. Previously, she worked at The Lexington Herald-Leader and The Louisville Defender. Her beat is a bit of a mixed bag that includes religion and spirituality, culture and trends, race and aging. She earned degrees from Spelman College and Northwestern University.
