The Irish Heart Foundation is marking World Heart Day on Sunday, October 5th 2008. World Heart Day aims to focus attention on the importance of developing and maintaining a healthy heart. Approximately 10,000 people die each year from cardiovascular disease. It is the most common cause of death in Ireland, accounting for 36% of all deaths.
Supporting this event, Deputy Michael Fitzpatrick T.D. is asking everyone to come along to Donadea Forest on Sunday October 5th at 3pm and walk along the wonderful Slí na Sláinte route.
"The focus of the day is Walking For Fun, while highlighting how enjoyable it is to be physically active and there is no nicer a place to walk than Donadea Forest Park", says Michael.
Please meet at the Carpark at 3pm.
The events lined up in County Kildare are listed below.
Maynooth
Date: Sunday 5th October 2008
Start Point: Digby Bridge
Start Time: 2pm
Walk Group: Kildare Irish Country Womens Association. All are welcome and there will be a picnic after the walk.
Walk Details: There will be a picnic after the walk. All are most welcome.
Contact Details: For Further details please contact Margaret Houlihan on 087 2054854
Donadea Forest Park
Date: Sunday 5th October 2008
Start Point: Car Park, Donadea Forest Park
Start Time: 3pm
Walking Details: Walking Donadea Forest Park Slí na Sláinte route. Walk will be led by Michael Fitzpatrick TD and will take approximately 1.5 hours. All welcome!
Contact Details: For Further details please contact Michael Fitapatrick TD on 086 2706150
Monasterevin
Date: Sunday 5th October 2008
Start Point: Hazel Hotel, Monasteravin
Start Time: 2.30pm
Walking Details: 3.5km walk
Contact Details: For Further details please contact Dick Somers on 045 529258
Leixlip
Date: Sunday 5th October 2008
Start Point: Springfield Hotel Leixlip
Start Time: 12pm meeting and walk starts at 12.30pm
Walking Details: 8 -10 Km route - and all are welcome
Contact Details: For Further details please contact Anne Maher 087 2701617
Visit the Irish Heart Foundation website for more details and information - www.irishheart.ie
The Irish Heart Foundation is Ireland's only national charity for heart health and is working to reduce premature death and disability from heart disease and stroke.