#Makeitred Cronulla
Saturday 4th May
Join us a and be part of a movement to improve heart health in our community.
Together, we can help save lives.
On Saturday 4th May 2024, we hope to turn Cronulla red, to help raise awareness about a very important issue in our community…heart health.
We will be participating in #MakeitRed, a national awareness campaign that turns sporting grounds across Australia RED for heart disease and sudden cardiac arrest.
Let's jump into a morning full of healthy activities and fun, all while spreading awareness about heart health.
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RED RUN
7:00am
Join us for the #MakeitRed run, proudly led by Rossco’s Run Club
Meet: Bobby’s South Cronulla (The Esplanade), 6:45am for a 7:00am start (all weather)
South Cronulla to Wanda Surf Club and back (4km).
Wear something red!
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RED SURF SWIM
9:00am
Join us for the #MakeitRed swim proudly led by the Cronulla RSL Swimming Club.
Meet: Cronulla RSL Mural Wall (The Esplanade), 8:45am for a 9:00am start (weather/conditions permitting)
Swim: Cronulla Beach to cans (400m)
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FREE HEART CHECK
7:30am - 11:30am
We've teamed up with the Heartbeat of Football Foundation, who will be conducting complimentary Heart Health Checks, focusing on three key modifiable risk factors of heart disease: blood pressure, blood sugar, and cholesterol.
PLUS,
Stop by to brush up on your CPR and AED (defibrillator) skills, which are essential life-saving techniques that can make all the difference in critical moments.
Cronulla RSL (next to the Mural Wall, The Esplanade)
*spaces are limited
How does the test work?
In less than 10 minutes, nurses from the Victor Chang Cardiac Research Institute, measure a person’s blood pressure, total cholesterol and blood sugar levels, and provide information on modifiable risk factors and healthy heart habits.
A trained professional registered nurse takes a tiny blood sample via a finger prick and results are available immediately for each person to take away with them. They can also provide advice on healthy heart habits.
The whole thing takes less than 10 minutes.
Facts: In 2022, @heartbeatoffootball tested almost 2,000 people across Australia over 55 testing days,
An average 48% of people tested were advised to see their GP for further testing. Many have discovered they have an underlying issue, sometimes genetic and several have undergone life-saving procedures as a result.
Support the cause
We hope to raise funds to support life-saving heart research and help to have zero heart-related deaths on the sporting ground. 🩺❤️
Why it matters
Heart disease remains one of the leading causes of death globally, affecting millions of lives each year. While certain risk factors such as genetics and age are beyond our control, many aspects of heart health can be improved through lifestyle choices and early detection. More than 25,000 Australians each year suffer an out-of-hospital sudden cardiac arrest (OHSCA), with survival rates less than 10%.
We hope #MakeItRed Day will empower individuals to take proactive steps towards better heart health. From engaging in regular physical activity to getting routine check-ups, small actions can make a significant difference in reducing the risk of heart disease and improving overall quality of life.