Hadassah Chai lunch supports ‘Every Beat Counts’ initiative

Hadassah Rhode Island is hosting its second annual Chai luncheon, in support of National Hadassah’s ‘Every Beat Counts’ initiative.  More than 150 Hadassah chapters have held ‘Every Beat Counts’ events and more than 10,000 women have learned the facts about the serious effects of heart disease.

“Heart disease is the number one killer of women in this country, but 82% of it is preventable, and education is a vital component of that prevention,” said Marcie Natan, national president of Hadassah. “We’re elated at the success this program has seen in reaching so many women in so many different areas of the country. We hope ‘Every Beat Counts’ continues to lead communities to a better understanding of this serious disease, which kills one-in-four women in the United States.”

The featured speaker at Rhode Island Chai luncheon is naturopathic physician, Dr. Marcy Feibelman, who is the medical director of Leaves of Change Medicine, and a life member of Hadassah. Her focus is on disease prevention and whole body wellness.  She is passionate about self-empowerment, health access and choice.

All members of the community are invited to the potluck dairy luncheon. Reservations can be made with a donation in increments of Chai, starting at $36. 

All life members of Hadassah will be recognized and members will also be encouraged to join Hadassah’s Chai Society. The luncheon will be held at the Riverfarms Condominium Complex in West Warwick at noon on Nov. 8. 

For more information or to make a reservation, contact Renee Fullerton 401-461-8282 or Joyce Rose 401-952-5510.