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World Heart Day Questions & Answers

Who created World Heart Day and when was it first celebrated?
The World Heart Federation created World Heart Day and it was first celebrated on 24 September 2000.
 
What is the date for World Heart Day 2010?
As of 2011, World Heart Day will be celebrated on a fixed date: 29 September. This year, World Heart Day will take place on Thursday, 29 September 2011.

Who organizes World Heart Day?
The World Heart Federation develops the World Heart Day Campaign material and toolkit, which is is then disseminated to World Heart Federation members globally who use the resources to implement local activities. Non-member organizations can get involved by either linking up with member organizations based in their country or by ordering material (posters/leaflets) through the World Heart Federation.   
 
What is this year's World Heart Day theme?

After two years of focusing on heart health in the work place, this year, on World Heart Day, the World Heart Federation and its members challenge you to take charge of your family’s heart health and become your home’s advocate for heart-healthy living. Read more >

What activity is taking place for World Heart Day in my country?
World Heart Federation Members such as Heart Foundations or Societies of Cardiology are organizing World Heart Day activities in their respective country. Plans for this year's activities will soon be profiled on our website. Find out what took place in your country last year >

As a company can I use the World Heart Day key image?
The World Heart Day 2011 key image is available for use under specific conditions

What type of material is available to companies and non-member organizations?
The following material is available:

How can I get the World Heart Day material?

The World Heart Day print material (poster and leaflet) can be ordered via an online form.
World Heart Federation Members: the full toolkit is available for via the Members’ only section of our website. Please contact us if you have lost your login and password to access this section.

How can my company become a World Heart Day sponsor?
Contact our local Member to find out about local sponsorship opportunities in your country.
For global sponsorship opportunities for the year 2012 please contact us.

What is the cost for the use of World Heart Day material?
Members: As part of your membership benefits, the World Heart Day full toolkit is available for free.
Non-Members: Although, this material is freely available, we do rely on donations and public support to carry out our vital activities aimed at preventing and controlling heart disease, particularly in the developing world.