To help build awareness and educate the public, as well as raise funds for heart disease and stroke research, the American Heart Association and American Stroke Association host many events in your community throughout the year. Contact us at 401-228-2320 or [email protected] at to learn more and get involved!
National Wear Red Day® • February 1, 2019 | Region-wide | http://wearredday.org
Join companies, organizations, schools, media and neighborhoods across America in wearing something red to show your support for women with heart disease.
American Heart Month • February | Region-wide | http://goredforwomen.org
During this national awareness month, learn about the importance of heart health and take steps to prevent heart disease.
Southern New England Go Red Luncheon • February 14, 2019 |Rhode Island Civic Center, Providence| snegoredluncheon.heart.org
A powerful event that brings together female leaders and survivors of both heart and stroke disease from throughout the community to help fight against heart disease and stroke, heightening awareness of the issue and empowering leaders to educate others about the movement.
Move More Day/Month • April 3, 2019 | Region-wide | heart.org/MoveMoreDay
On this day, Americans are encouraged to lace up their sneakers and take at least 30 minutes out of their day to get up and walk to raise awareness of the importance of physical activity and to get your family, friends and co-workers started on a healthier way of life.
STEMGoesRed • April 6, 2019 | South Street Landing, Providence | snestem.heart.org
We are building a brighter future, stopping heart disease before it starts and paving the way to healthier communities. Innovation and big thinking take young, emerging students committed to making change happen. Join us for an inspiring half-day event to empower an extraordinary group of 75+ local, middle school girls to explore STEM outside the classroom. They will gain first-hand experience, connect with inspiring leaders and will walk away knowing they can impact an impact through a career in STEM.
American Stroke Month • May | Region-wide | strokeassociation.org
Stroke is the No. 5 cause of death in the U.S. but up to 80 percent of strokes are preventable. Learn how you can prevent, treat and beat stroke!
Southcoast Heart Walk • May 11 | Bristol Community College, Fall River | http://sneheartwalk.org
The Heart Walk is the American Heart Association’s premier event for raising funds to save lives from this country’s No.1 and No. 5 killers – heart disease and stroke. Create a team with your friends and family at your local Heart Walk! Together, you can fundraise and help fight heart disease and stroke.
CPR/AED Awareness Week • June 1-7, 2019 | Region-wide | cpr.heart.org
There are just two simple steps to saving a life with Hands-Only CPR: 1) Call 9-1-1 and 2) Push hard and fast in the center of the chest until help arrives. Learn more about CPR, AEDs and the Chain of Survival.
Southern New England Heart Walk • June 2, 2019 | Station Landing, Providence http://sneheartwalk.org
The Heart Walk is the American Heart Association’s premier event for raising funds to save lives from this country’s No.1 and No. 5 killers – heart disease and stroke. Create a team with your friends and family at your local Heart Walk! Together, you can fundraise and help fight heart disease and stroke
Greater Westerly Heart Walk • September 12, 2019 | Watch Hill Gazebo, Westerly, RI http://sneheartwalk.org
The Heart Walk is the American Heart Association’s premier event for raising funds to save lives from this country’s No.1 and No. 5 killers – heart disease and stroke. Create a team with your friends and family at your local Heart Walk! Together, you can fundraise and help fight heart disease and stroke
Southern New England Heart Ball • September 27, 2019 | http://sneheartball.heart.org
This black-tie event brings Southern New England’s most prominent leaders together for a night of informational and inspirational Heart Talks. It celebrates local survivors, physicians and researchers who are raising funds for heart and brain health.
CycleNation • October 29, 2019 | Skyline at Waterplace, Providence | cyclenation.org/sne
Ride the revolution to better brain and heart health! This high-energy relay-style stationary cycling event focuses on raising funding and awareness for stroke, the nation’s No.5 cause of death and leading cause of long-term disability.
World Stroke Day • October 29, 2019 | Worldwide |strokeassociation.org
This worldwide day of awareness seeks to bring attention to stroke, which is largely preventable, treatable and beatable!
Eat Smart Day/Eat Smart Month • November 6, 2019 | Region-wide |https://www.heart.org/en/healthy-living/healthy-eating/eat-smart/eat-smart-month
Americans are encouraged to make small, healthy changes and raise the awareness of the importance of good nutrition.