WORLD HEART DAY 26th SEPTEMBER 2010
World Heart Day is both an international and national day of awareness of heart disease and stroke.
The Irish Heart Foundation has used World Heart Day as an opportunity to highlight the health benefits of walking.
This year, the Irish Heart Foundation wants to have in the region of 750 walks nationwide to get heart's pumping!
As well as encouraging hundreds of local walks around the country, the Irish Heart Foundation is hosting a 5k World Heart Day Walk in Dublin's Phoenix Park on September 26th which is guaranteed to be a fun, family day out - so anyone in the area please come along!
This is a great opportunity to combine both physical activity and community spirit. This year the Irish Heart Foundation is asking everyone who takes part in a walk on World Heart Day to raise some much needed funds through sponsorship for their walk.
As the national charity fighting heart disease and stroke, we rely on charitable donations for 90% of our income. If you would consider fundraising we would love to hear from you - no donation is too big or too small!
For more information please contact: Gráinne Kennedy, Activity Events Fundraiser on 01 6685001 or email: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
Only 30 minutes of brisk walking 5 days a week:
- Strengthens your heart and circulation and protects you from heart disease and stroke
- Uses about 200 calories a day and helps manage your weight
- Strengthens your bones and muscles and helps prevent osteoporosis
- Improves body functions and helps to prevent some types of cancers and diabetes
- Triggers 'happy hormones' and makes you feel good, relaxed and reduces stress
