Mayo buildings illuminate for Croí's World Heart Day campaign

Four Mayo buildings were illuminated in support of heart health on World Heart Day.

ATU Mayo, Ashford Castle, The Mall Bridge, Westport and Castlebar Garda Station all participated in the illuminations to raise awareness around heart disease.

_{Ashford Castle illuminated for World Heart Day}

Croí, the heart and stroke charity, was delighted to collaborate with some of the most iconic and historic buildings, organisations and landmarks throughout the western region to celebrate World Heart Day.

The illuminations were 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 each year.

_{ATU Mayo illuminated for World Heart Day}

The staggering number of deaths from heart disease, combined with scarce plans to tackle the disease, highlights the urgent need for countries to develop tailored strategies to address cardiovascular disease.

For over two decades, WHF has been leading the World Heart Day movement, which is celebrated every year on September 29, to raise awareness about CVD, calling for better healthcare policies and more funding for heart health research. 

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. 

_{Castlebar Garda Station illuminated for World Heart Day}

The illumination campaign draws a close on the many events organised by Croí throughout September in recognition of World Heart Month, more details can be found on the Croí website.

To sign the global petition, visit the WHF website. 

See below the full list of participating buildings in the west: 

ATU Connemara

ATU Donegal 

Roscommon Town Garda Station

Sligo Town Garda Station.

Garda North Western Regional Headquarters, Renmore, Galway

Galway Hookers, Claddagh Basin

The Portershed Galway

Bon Secours Hospital, Galway

Kylemore Abbey