Wear Red Day is an annual awareness day held on the first Friday of February to highlight heart disease , especially in women , and to encourage heart‑healthy habits.

What Wear Red Day is

Wear Red Day is part of the Go Red for Women campaign (run by the American Heart Association) and The Heart Truth (a U.S. government‑led initiative), both focused on educating people that heart disease is the leading cause of death for women —not just men. On this day, people are encouraged to wear red clothing or accessories to spark conversations about heart health and prevention.

When and why it’s celebrated

  • When: The first Friday of February each year, within American Heart Month.
  • Why: To combat the myth that heart disease mainly affects men and to push for earlier diagnosis, better treatment, and lifestyle changes (like healthy eating, exercise, and blood‑pressure control).

How people take part

Typical ways people join Wear Red Day include:

  • Wearing red shirts, dresses, ties, or accessories at work, school, or in public.
  • Sharing heart‑health facts and personal stories on social media with hashtags like #WearRedDay or #GoRedForWomen.
  • Supporting fundraising or educational events tied to the American Heart Association and related campaigns.

Quick overview table

Aspect| Detail
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Name| Wear Red Day / National Wear Red Day 19
Main focus| Raising awareness of heart disease, especially in women 139
When| First Friday of February each year 139
Key organizers| American Heart Association (Go Red for Women), The Heart Truth (NHLBI/NIH) 179
Typical action| Wear red clothing or accessories to show support 146

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