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AS THE TURKISH HEART FOUNDATION, WE REACHED WIDE AUDIENCES WITH OUR MEANINGFUL MESSAGES FOR HEART…
AS THE TURKISH HEART FOUNDATION, WE REACHED WIDE AUDIENCES WITH OUR MEANINGFUL MESSAGES FOR HEART HEALTH AS PART OF WORLD HEART DAY ON SEPTEMBER 29
As the Turkish Heart Foundation, within the scope of World Heart Day, organized under the leadership of the World Heart Federation, we carried out various events and awareness-raising activities to increase public awareness of cardiovascular diseases, promote healthy lifestyle habits, and emphasize the importance of protecting heart health.
1. Distribution of informational brochures: As part of World Heart Day, informational brochures on protecting heart health and healthy lifestyle habits were prepared and distributed.
2. On September 7, brochures were distributed at our Foundation’s stand during an event organized in cooperation with the Health Directorate of Istanbul’s Şişli District.
3. On September 20, during a Turkish Super League football match, our slogan “We Protect Your Heart” was displayed through a banner hung in the stadium and digital LED screens.
4. On September 29, the World Heart Day message from Kenan Güven, President of the Turkish Heart Foundation, was shared on our social media accounts and website through a video broadcast.
5. On September 29, a seminar was organized by our Foundation’s dietitian, providing information on healthy nutrition and heart health, with the participation of students from a health vocational high school.
6. On September 29, the bridges over the Istanbul Strait were illuminated in red to draw attention to World Heart Day.
7. On October 5, awareness of protecting heart health and preventable diseases was raised at a conference held in Artvin Province, located in the easternmost part of Türkiye, with strong public participation.
8. On October 11, in cooperation with Sarıyer Municipality, the “Throw a Fishing Rod into the Sea for Your Heart” event was held and messages were given to the public about heart health and healthy nutrition.
9. On October 11, during a “Turkish Super League football match”, our slogan “We Protect Your Heart” was displayed on the on-field digital LED screens in 15-second segments.
Through the activities we carried out, we aimed to increase awareness of protecting heart health by reaching different segments of society, from children and young people to adults. We highlighted the importance of healthy nutrition, regular physical activity, and an active lifestyle.
Thanks to our collaborations with public institutions, municipalities, and football clubs, we reached wide audiences with our heart health messages.
As a result, through the events we organized as part of World Heart Day, we drew attention to cardiovascular diseases, which are among the diseases that can be prevented through protective measures, and contributed to increasing public awareness of the importance of promoting healthy lifestyle habits and ensuring their sustainability.
As always, we will continue to support the World Heart Federation’s nationwide awareness campaigns and carry on our awareness-raising activities for public health.