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Published: January 07, 2026

Five Washington women share stories of survival as Go Red for Women ambassadors to bring attention to women’s top health threat

This year’s ambassadors are part of the American Heart Association’s Go Red for Women initiative to increase awareness, understanding and action around women’s No. 1 health threat, heart disease and stroke
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2026 WA Go Red for Women Ambassadors

2026 Washington Go Red for Women Ambassadors. From left to right Jamie Childs, Therese Dumas, Annie Thordarson-Lee, Florence Chang and seated in front is Kenzie Childs

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2026 WA Go Red for Women Ambassadors

2026 WA Go Red for Women Ambassadors

2026 Washington Go Red for Women Ambassadors. From left to right Jamie Childs, Therese Dumas, Annie Thordarson-Lee, Florence Chang and seated in front is Kenzie Childs

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2026 WA Go Red Ambassador Therese Dumas

2026 WA Go Red Ambassador Therese Dumas

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2026 WA Go Red Ambassador Therese Dumas

2026 WA Go Red Ambassador Therese Dumas

2026 WA Go Red Ambassador Therese Dumas

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2026 WA Go Red Ambassador Annie Thordarson-Lee

2026 Washington Go Red Ambassador Annie Thordarson-Lee

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2026 WA Go Red Ambassador Annie Thordarson-Lee

2026 WA Go Red Ambassador Annie Thordarson-Lee

2026 Washington Go Red Ambassador Annie Thordarson-Lee

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Florence Chang

Florence Chang, President, MultiCare Health System

2026 Puget Sound Go Red for Women Chair

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Florence Chang

Florence Chang

Florence Chang, President, MultiCare Health System

2026 Puget Sound Go Red for Women Chair

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2026 WA Go Red Ambassador Makenzie "Kenzie" Childs

2026 WA Go Red Ambassador Makenzie "Kenzie" Childs

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2026 WA Go Red Ambassador Makenzie "Kenzie" Childs

2026 WA Go Red Ambassador Makenzie "Kenzie" Childs

2026 WA Go Red Ambassador Makenzie "Kenzie" Childs

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2026 WA Go Red Ambassador Jamie Childs

2026 Washington Go Red for Women Ambassador Jamie Childs

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2026 WA Go Red Ambassador Jamie Childs

2026 WA Go Red Ambassador Jamie Childs

2026 Washington Go Red for Women Ambassador Jamie Childs

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2026 Washington Go Red for Women Ambassadors Kenzie and Jamie Childs

2026 Washington Go Red for Women Ambassadors Makenzie "Kenzie" and Jamie Childs, from left to right.

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2026 Washington Go Red for Women Ambassadors Kenzie and Jamie Childs

2026 Washington Go Red for Women Ambassadors Kenzie and Jamie Childs

2026 Washington Go Red for Women Ambassadors Makenzie "Kenzie" and Jamie Childs, from left to right.

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  • 2026 WA Go Red for Women Ambassadors
  • 2026 WA Go Red Ambassador Therese Dumas
  • 2026 WA Go Red Ambassador Annie Thordarson-Lee
  • Florence Chang
  • 2026 WA Go Red Ambassador Makenzie "Kenzie" Childs
  • 2026 WA Go Red Ambassador Jamie Childs
  • 2026 Washington Go Red for Women Ambassadors Kenzie and Jamie Childs
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