Wear Red and Raise Awareness

Posted on February 3, 2025 by
Tags: Wellness
Wear Red and Raise Awareness

National Wear Red Day is a day to raise awareness of heart disease and stroke, which are leading causes of death in the United States. It’s celebrated on the first Friday of February each year.

What happens on National Wear Red Day?

  • People wear red clothing to show support for heart health
  • Organizations promote the day through social media, posters, and stickers
  • People are encouraged to take action to improve their heart health

Why is National Wear Red Day important?

Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States and it is largely preventable

How can you participate?

  • Wear red clothing
  • Encourage others to wear red
  • Use resources to promote the day
  • Challenge your family or office to eat healthy during American Heart Month

Please send any photos of you and your coworkers participating to Christy Nealey (nea010).

You can learn more about National Wear Red Day at:

  • WearRedDay.org: Find tools and resources for “going red”
  • GoRedforWomen.org: Find educational resources and ways to get involved
  • ShopHeart.org: Find red dress pins and other apparel