Wear Red Day set to take place early February

February is heart month, and the Gibraltar Cardiac Association is once again supporting it with a Wear Red Day on Friday, February 2.

The initiative builds on their successful 2023 campaign.

The Association was established approximately seven years ago with the aim to increase awareness of cardiac issues in Gibraltar, not only for sufferers/patients but also for the public.

“We are a pressure group, a fundraising group and a support group that would like to increase awareness on the prevention, causes, symptoms and treatments of heart disease,” said a statement from the charity.

“The aftercare made available to cardiac patients in Gibraltar is also of extreme importance to us.”

“To date, monies collected have been used to aid and enhance the GHA's Lionel Perez Cardiac Rehabilitation Centre and for the purchase of more A.E.D/defibrillators, 12 of which have been placed in key areas around Gibraltar.”

“Funds have also been used to purchase equipment for the GHA. We are also in the process of achieving a long term goal of having a Cath lab facility within the GHA.”

“This will allow patients to have some procedures locally and not have to travel abroad. We have been advised that this is now imminent,” the statement added.

The Association are asking the public to donate funds and wear red on February 2.

They also have the roving heart photo frame available on the day. And if anyone wishes to take part in the photo opportunity in support of the cause they are contactable via email: gibraltarcardiac@gmail.com or via Facebook messenger account.

The association has red t-shirts available at a cost of £6 each too.
“We need to remember that heart disease is the leading cause of death worldwide and that everyone has a heart,” the statement said.

“Together we can make a difference. Together we can reduce the risks. Together we can create awareness. Together we can improve the care and quality of life of cardiac patients in Gibraltar.”

“Let’s paint Gibraltar red to raise awareness in the hopes to help eradicate heart disease and strokes.”

“What will you be wearing on 2nd February? Be it a lipstick, dress, shoes, pair of pants, or your favourite hat, please, put on your reddest red and support this very worthy cause,” the statement added.