IRISH HEART FOUNDATION Irish Heart Week 21-27 September
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Irish Heart Week - 21-27 September The Irish Heart Foundation is encouraging adults to Walk for Heart by stepping it out and becoming more active this Irish Heart Week September 21-27. The campaign will educate the public on the many health benefits of being regularly active and the national heart health charity is encouraging individuals, communities and workplaces to sign up to a 4-week Walking or Step Challenge. Supported by the HSE (Health Service Executive), Irish Heart Week helps motivate individuals to be more active over a 4-week period and to build up activity or walking levels to the recommended 30 minutes of moderate activity 5 days a week. Irish Heart Week Campaign Flyer
World Heart Day - Sunday 27 September As an added motivation, communities and workplaces are also encouraged to walk for World Heart Day on Sunday 27 September. More than 15,000 people are expected to take part making it the largest walking event in the country. In addition to the hundreds of local walks arranged nationwide, the Irish Heart Foundation is also organising a giant regional fundraising walk (details to follow shortly on website ).
Win a Prize All those who complete the Walk or Step challenge and those who organise local walks will be entered in a prize draw.
Irish Heart Week Campaign During Irish Heart Week, the Irish Heart Foundation will run a publicity campaign, radio advertisements and will provide information materials for dissemination. The week will conclude with over 15,000 people taking part in over 650 local community walks.
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