National Wear Red Day - Feb. 2

Help us spread the word on social media!

woman sitting on couch looking at Instagram feed full of people in red

Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death in women, claiming more lives than all cancers combined. Nearly 45% of women over age 20 are living with some form of CVD. Every February the nation goes red to unite millions of people for a common goal: the eradication of heart disease and stroke.

National Wear Red Day is February 2, 2024

Only about half of women are aware that cardiovascular disease is their leading cause of death. Your post could save a life.

Wear red and share on social media to raise awareness. Why? Because losing even one woman to cardiovascular disease is too many. Help us educate everyone with two simple #WearRedDay posts:

woman in red smiling, holding her hands in a heart

January 26, 2024: remind everyone we are one week away!

Between January 26-31 share a post reminding your friends and family why we're going red and to mark their calendars! Not sure what to share? You can share our Facebook, Instagram or X save the date posts. Or, we have graphics you can download and share (ZIP).

Don't forget to use #WearRedDay
and @tag your local American Heart
Association social media account(link opens in new window).

February 2, 2024: it's National Wear Red Day!

Today is the day! Our simple request is you share a photo of yourself wearing red using #WearRedDay. @Tag your local American Heart Association account(link opens in new window) so we can share too!

Include an educational fact, a helpful resource or, most impactful, share why this is personal for you.

We can't wait to see you Go Red!

Excited to do more?

woman in red shirt filming herself on phone

Create a fun and inspiring video, Instagram reel or TikTok!

Check our idea bank for inspiration. (PDF)

Get your squad! Ask at least two women or a group you are part of (mom's group, church, etc.) to join you in sharing a #WearRedDay photo.

woman in red smiling and pointing to icons of CPR, blood pressure, research

IRL: Learn Hands-Only CPR, know your numbers, host a red-themed party, bring a healthy red treat to your community group, plan a lunch and learn... we have lots of ideas to get you started in our activation guide! (PDF)