Mayo shines a light on heart health on World Heart Day

HEART and stroke charity Croí has collaborated with some of the most iconic and historic buildings, organisations and landmarks throughout the west region to celebrate World Heart Day.

To mark their commitment in promoting the importance of Heart Heath, Mayo buildings and landmarks illuminated red on World Heart Day included ATU Mayo, Ashford Castle, the Mall Bridge in Westport and Castlebar Garda Station.

The illuminations are organised in support of the World Heart Federation’s (WHF) campaign urging all countries to have a national cardiovascular action plan to tackle heart disease, the world’s number one killer.

Marking this year’s World Heart Day with the launch of a global online petition, the WHF hopes the call to action will inspire a more robust and coordinated response to cardiovascular disease (CVD), which is responsible for more than 20.5 million deaths every year.

To sign the global petition visit https://world-heart-federation.org/.

Croí 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.

Croí extend thanks to the public, the many healthcare professionals, organisations and volunteers who worked to ensure World Heart Month was an outstanding success.