Presented by STRIDE592 in partnership with The Ministry of Health, and The Georgetown Public Hospital, SOCA Heart Project will inspire Guyana to start moving for healthy hearts, minds and souls.
Know your number, make a plan
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Know your number, make a plan 〰️
be a part of this historic moment—the launch of the “Strengthening Our Cardiovascular Advocacy” (SOCA) Heart Project.
Our mission is to get Guyana walking, running, moving, healthier and happier by 2027 as a way to lower the prevalence of non-communicable diseases such as stroke, hypertension, diabetes, and cardiovascular disease.
Our commitment
Together, we can create a healthier future and significantly reduce the burden of non-communicable diseases in our community.
Raise $5 million GYD ($25,000 USD)
Launch the first-ever Cardiovascular Research and Community Engagement Fund by raising $5 million GYD. This fund will support innovative research and community programs to prevent and manage cardiovascular diseases and other non-communicable diseases.
mobilize 30,000 people
Encourage 30,000 individuals to adopt a daily practice of walking, running, and moving, fostering a community that enjoys getting fit and healthy together.
Donate
Donate
Heart disease remains the leading cause of death globally, affecting millions of lives each year. Guyana leads the Caribbean region in cardiovascular disease, with ischemic heart disease being the leading cause of death, according to Global Heart, the official journal of the World Heart Foundation. This alarming statistic highlights the urgent need for comprehensive cardiovascular health awareness and prevention programs in Guyana.
Thank you for your generous support of our Heart Health Research and Community Fund, which plays a crucial role in saving lives and improving well-being.
Together, we can create a healthier future and significantly reduce the burden of non-communicable diseases in our community.
The project
Move With Us
Group Runs | Walks
Start your heart health fitness journey. Join a free weekly run/walk group to power up your mind, body and soul.
Meet new people and have healthy fun!
Get ready for the SOCA Heart Races: Sept 28
Enjoy this Stress Free Zone- Clear your mind from all the daily noise
SOCA Heart 5K & 10K walk and run
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Fruit festival
September 28, 2025 Celebratiing World Heart Day
Join us to celebrate World Heart Day, Sunday, September 28, 2025 for the SOCA Heart 5K/10K/ Kids fun Walk Run and Fruit Festival at the Scout Association of Guyana Headquarters Grounds from 6:00 AM to 12:00 PM
This community event aims to promote physical activity and raise awareness about cardiovascular health. Participants can walk/run, enjoy heart health screenings, visit activation booths, speakers and experience the first -ever FRUIT FESTIVAL.
Whether you're an avid runner, just starting your fitness journey, or health food enthusiasts this event is for everyone. Let's get moving and support heart health together.
sponsor
sponsor
Our sponsorship packages offer a variety of ways for you to be a vital part of the journey of Guyana’s heart health transformation. We are excited about collaborating with you to breathe life into this vision to mobilize 30,000 people to adopt the daily practice of moving, thereby mitigating the high rates of non-communicable diseases such as stroke, hypertension, diabetes, and cardiovascular disease by 2027.
Our Sponsors
advocacy sponsors
Glow-See Marketing PR | Women’s Chamber of Commerce and Industry Guyana | Tourism Hospitality Association of Guyana |
Gold Sponsors
APOTEX & Jaimeson Canadian-Based Global Health Company | Paralla | Living Turkoise | WanSat Network | Demerara Beverage Inc- Oasis Water | Supreme Laundromat
Silver Sponsors
Global Logistics Supplies & Business | Tourism Authority of Guyana | Republic Bank | Woodlands Hospital
Bronze Sponsors
Next Gen Golf Academy | Antarctic Maintenance & Supplies | Oasis Cafe
Volunteer
Volunteer
Volunteers are the heartbeat of the SOCA Heart Project. Please sign up to help bring the pre-planning and event day alive. Your support will help us make a difference in our community! We are seeking dedicated volunteers who are our ambassadors to support our mission of promoting heart health awareness, prevention, and education.