Irish Heart Foundation

On 29 September, the Irish Heart Foundation is partnering with over 60 iconic buildings across Ireland – including Dublin Castle, the Four Courts, Kilkenny Castle, and Cork City Hall – which will light up red to raise awareness of cardiovascular disease.

Other highlights include:

• A national advertising and PR campaign featuring patient stories.
• Staff wearing red and joining a lunchtime walk.
• The “Walk 10,000 Steps a Day in September” challenge, involving individuals and corporations.
• A free women’s heart health webinar as part of the Her Heart Matters campaign.
• Talks, workshops, health checks, and a national roadshow.
• Multilingual resources (Polish and Arabic) and tailored outreach to Traveller and Roma communities.

Dutch Heart Foundation

On 29 September, the Dutch Heart Foundation will organize Dress Red Day: the national action day when the Netherlands turns red to raise awareness of cardiovascular disease in women.

With around 100 buildings lit up in red across the country, support from celebrities, influencers, and media coverage through outlets such as Libelle, Margriet and DPG Media, we will shine a light on the fact that every day, 53 women die of cardiovascular disease. We mobilize companies, municipalities, and citizens to wear red, linking this to fundraising initiatives that help us finance vital research into cardiovascular disease in women.

• 100 illuminated buildings across the country – with additional activations: the locations will host conferences, lectures, theater performances, and more. We will also take to the streets ourselves with fundraising activities at participating venues.
• Media coverage via Libelle, Margriet and DPG Media (Libelle: 2 personal stories; Margriet: 2 expert contributions).
• Collaborations with influencers and Dutch celebrities.
• Recruiting donors and recurring supporters: support research and receive a unique phone strap or a limited-edition Dress Red Day sweater as a thank-you.

Spanish Heart Foundation

The Spanish Heart Foundation (FEC) has prepared a series of impactful initiatives for World Heart Week 2025, aimed at promoting cardiovascular health and raising awareness of heart disease prevention.

• Impulse Awards (Premios imPULSO): These awards will once again recognise outstanding projects and entities that contribute significantly to cardiovascular health across Spain.
• Heart Race & Runner’s Expo (25–26 September 2025) The traditional race will be accompanied by workshops at the Feria del Corredor, encouraging physical activity, healthy lifestyle habits, and engagement with runners, families, and the wider community.
• Heart Week – Alcalá de Henares (19–29 September 2025) Continuing the tradition, activities in Alcalá de Henares will bring practical information and education abou t cardiovascular risk factors to citizens.
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• Patient Day – Vigo: A dedicated day with patients will be held in Vigo, focusing on awareness, prevention, and dialogue with the community.
• Heart Week – Valencia: Activities are also planned in Valencia.
• Institutional Day – World Heart Day: An official institutional event will take place to mark World Heart Day, bringing together key stakeholders, policymakers, and health leaders.