Ireland 2008
Irish Heart Foundation
World Heart Day is being marked on Sunday, 5 October 2008 and all communities and workplaces are being asked to get involved by organising a walk. Youth, fitness and active retirement groups and workplaces are taking part and over 500 walk organisers are expected to participate nationwide. Registered walk organisers will receive a pack including a guide to organising and promoting the walk, T-shirts and balloons, posters and certificates, temporary Slí signs to mark and advertise the route, a regular newsletter with tips and ideas and Irish Heart Week information for all walkers.
Those interested in participating are encouraged to register online at www.irishheart.ie/whd
World Heart Day contact: Tanya Comber