Croí, the heart and stroke charity, is delighted to collaborate with some of the most iconic and historic buildings, organisations and landmarks throughout the west to mark World Heart Day 2022, tonight Thursday September 29.
As buildings and landmarks illuminate in red for the evening, to share the important message that “Self-Care is Heart Care”, one of the core messages that the World Heart Federation has identified for this year’s World Heart Day campaign.
The iconic image of The Galway Hooker docked in the Claddagh basin is a sight that many will associate with Galwegian culture and the Wild Atlantic Way, was the first to light up in support.
To mark their commitment in promoting the importance of Heart Heath, the following buildings and landmarks will light in red this World Heart Day:
Galway: Croí House, Galway City Museum, The Browne Doorway on Eyre Square, Galway Cathedral, University of Galway, Bon Secours Hospital, Galway Garda Regional & Divisional HQ, ATU Galway City, ATU Connemara, Kylemore Abbey.
Mayo: ATU Mayo, Castlebar Tourist Information Office, The Linnenhall Arts Centre Castlebar, Castlebar Garda Station, Ashford Castle and Westport town bridges will partake in the illumination initiative.
ATU Donegal, The Bridge of Athlone and the Trinity Arts Centre in Roscommon, Roscommon Garda Station, Carrick on Shannon Garda Station and Sligo town Garda Station will also illuminate for the evening.
In addition to the building illuminations, a community awareness festival will take place at Croí House, Moyola Lane, Newcastle, Galway today (Thursday ), which encourages the public to come and visit the facility which marks its 10th year open this year, providing essential and lifesaving community supports.
People visiting can avail of the complimentary heart health checks and experience the heart health activities taking place on the day. The day will finish with a free public talk that evening from 7pm-8:30pm at Croí House.
The public in person talk on ‘Self-Care is Heart Care – The Power of Knowing Your Numbers and Taking Action’, with experts: Dr Susan Connolly, Consultant Cardiologist; Dr Lisa Hynes, Health Psychologist and Croí’s Head of Health Programmes; and Frankie Lane, who will share his story of heart disease and recovery. This public talk will be a hybrid event with the option to tune in from home live via a livestream link.
The campaign not only encourages people to ensure their heart health is a priority, but also those around them, friends, family and colleagues. Croí’s aim is to educate and empower individuals, families and communities to take control of their heart health and to make and maintain the changes that can lead to a longer and healthier life.
For more information visit www.croi.ie/heartfest or call 091-544310.
