World Heart Day is both an international and national day of awareness of heart disease and stroke.  The Irish Heart Foundation has used World Heart Day as an opportunity to highlight the health benefits of walking.  This year, the Irish Heart Foundation wants to have in the region of 750 walks nationwide to get heart's pumping.

This is a great opportunity to organise a World Heart Day walk in your area.  As well as encouraging hundreds of local walks around the country, the Irish Heart Foundation is hosting a 5K World Heart Day Walk in Dublin's Phoenix Park on September 26th which is guaranteed to be a fun, family day out - so anyone in the area please go along.

This is a great opportunity to combine both physical activity and community spirit.  This year the Irish Heart Foundation is asking everyone who takes part in a walk on World Heart Dat to raise some much needed funds through sponsorship for their walk.

As the national charity fighting heart disease and stroke, we rely on charitable donations for 90% of our income.  If you would consider fundraising we would love to hear from you - no donation is too big or too small.

For more information contact Gráinne Kennedy, Activity Events Fundraiser on 01-6685001 or email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it