Hearts aren't just for valentines

A group of caring Concordians has organized two Valentine’s Day events, one on each campus, in support of the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Québec (HSFQ). Their mission is to raise money for research into heart diseases and for activities that promote healthy living.

This Valentine’s Day, February 14, proudly wear red and drop by either the Atrium of the Engineering, Computer Science and Visual Arts Integrated Complex (EV Building, 1515 St. Catherine St. W.) or the Atrium of the Richard J. Renaud Science Complex (SP Building, 7141 Sherbrooke St. W.).

From 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at both locations, information about heart diseases and heart-healthy eating tips and strategies from Concordia’s Health Services and the HSFQ will be available. A registered nurse will be on hand from 12:30 to 2 p.m. to answer questions.

From noon to 1:30 p.m. in the Atrium of the EV Building, Concordia’s Le Gym instructors will lead a spinning class demonstration and talk about the many benefits of cardiovascular exercise.

Photo contest – Trendy Red campaign

Encourage colleagues to dress in red on February 14 and take a “Trendy Red” group photo. Be creative! The most original submission will win a prize from by the Foundation. Send photos no later than February 18 to Loredana Carbone, who will submit the best ones on behalf of the university. Selected photos will appear on the Now site.

More prizes

Anyone who donates $5 during the event will be entered in prize draws held by HSFQ. The regional offices of the HSFQ will hold draws on Friday, March 4, and the head office will hold a draw Friday, March 18. Donations of $15 or more will merit a tax receipt.

Learn more on the Trendy Red site. Participants who are not on campus on Monday may also donate via the Trendy Red site. Register as a participant in the organization “Université Concordia.”

Related links:
•    Trendy Red site
•    Concordia's Recreation and Athletics
•    Concordia Health Services
•    Heart and Stroke Foundation of Québec