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This World Heart Day get involved with our global challenge, create your own heart shape route to walk, bike or run. Share your route here to add it to our challenge wall and share on social media using the hashtag #WorldHeartDay to inspire others to create their own or try your route.

Step 1
Plan your route

Plan out a route to create your best heart shape route where you are

Step 2
Walk, run or cycle

Whether you prefer to walk, run or cycle, complete your heart shape

Step 3
Share your story

Simply upload your route with a photo and route details to be added to our challenge wall

Create Your Route

Upload Your Route

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Challenge Wall

Take a look at the heart shape routes created around the world, get involved by adding your own.

Komanapalli

Komanapalli, India

Run

21.0km

Dr Rakesh Banoth

Warangal, India

Run

5.0km

Blakeney Heart Walk

Charlotte, United States

Walk

7.1km

Blakeney Heart Walk

Charlotte, United States

Walk

7.1km

Arc of Pines

Sydney Olympic Park, Australia

Walk

3.0km

UNM College of Pharmacy

Albuquerque, United States

Walk

435m

UNM College of Pharmacy

Albuquerque, United States

Walk

480m

UNM College of Pharmacy

Albuquerque, Estados Unidos

Walk

450m

UNM College of Pharmacy

Albuquerque, United States

Walk

450m

UNM College of Pharmacy

Albuquerque, United States

Walk

480m

UNM Heart Day

Walk

467m

UNM Heart Day

Walk

467m

UNM Heart Day

Walk

467m

UNM College Of Pharmacy Heart Day

Albuquerque, United States

Walk

660m

UNM College Of Pharmacy Heart Day

Albuquerque, United States

Walk

660m

Create your own USE heart t-shirt

Create your own USE heart t-shirt

Taking part in the World Heart Day Challenge? Why not create your own #UseHeart t-shirt to wear whilst taking part!

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3 Jul

How can we stop the world's biggest killer?Step 1: Sign our global petition at the link in our bio ✍️Step 2: Spread the word to your friends and family so they can #UseHeart for action too! 📲#HeartYes #WorldHeartDay #UseYourVote

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This #WorldHeartDay, 29 September… USE ❤️ FOR ACTION.Cardiovascular disease remains the world's biggest killer – responsible for more than 20.5 million deaths every year.To change this, we're asking everyone to send a powerful message to our leaders.Visit the link in our bio to sign the first global petition to prioritize heart health.#UseHeart #HeartYes

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The World Congress of Cardiology is here!From 27 to 30 June, WHF and the Chinese Cardiovascular Association are bringing together cardiologists and researchers from around the globe to discuss the latest advancements in global cardiovascular health ❤️In addition to the extensive scientific programme, we're hosting our popular Heart Cafés featuring experts on air pollution, hypertension, and atherosclerotic CVD care from the Asia-Pacific region. A heartfelt thank you to everyone who joined us!

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21 Jun

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18 Jun

How are policymakers advancing cardiovascular health in their countries?Our Ministerial Panel at the #WorldHeartSummit in May featured contributions from Dr Okoe Boye, MoH of @mohgovgh, Dr Hanan Al Kuwari, MoH of @mophqatar, and Dr Pedro Gullón, Director of Public Health at @sanidadgob.All underscored the importance of early detection and screening to combat cardiovascular disease effectively in their countries. 💻 Watch the full session at the link in our bio!

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11 Jun

Experiencing persistent fatigue or shortness of breath isn't typical and could indicate a more serious health issue.If you're facing these symptoms, don't hesitate to reach out to a healthcare provider for guidance. USE ❤️ TO FEEL YOUR RHYTHM. Learn more at the link in bio.

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10 Jun

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