Friday is national Wear Red day, a day dedicated to raising awareness for women’s heart health. The American Heart Association wanted to bring awareness to the dangers of cardiovascular disease, the current number one killer of women.

Feb. 7 is National Wear Red Day, dedicated to raising awareness about women's heart health during Heart Month.

It may not be surprising to see someone wearing red but there's an extra meaning behind people wearing that color Friday. The first Friday of February every year is National Wear Red Day, a holiday that aims to raise awareness about women's heart health.