Strengthening Hearts Together: Highlights from the 2026 Mega Heart Event
Every February, we celebrate Heart Month by focusing on the wellness of our community. This year, we were honored to host the third annual Mega Heart Event at the Wellness Institute, in collaboration with the Institute of Cardiovascular Sciences and the St. Boniface Hospital Foundation.
This family-friendly day was a true partnership in action. We are incredibly grateful to our colleagues and community partners who made the day possible, including:
- HeartLife Foundation
- Heart and Stroke Foundation of Canada
- Canadian Women’s Heart Health Centre
- Cardiac Sciences Manitoba
- Women with Medical Heart Issues
- The Canadian Council of Cardiovascular Nurses
- Life in Hearts
The event featured everything from 2 km and 5 km family walks and high-energy Zumba sessions to life-saving CPR/AED demonstrations. Our “Science Corner,” led by the Youth BIOlab Jeunesse, even gave attendees a hands-on look at cardiac anatomy.
A special highlight of the day was the official proclamation of February 13 as Wear Red Day in Manitoba, presented by MLA Jelynn Dela Cruz on behalf of the Honourable Uzoma Asagwara, to support Women’s Heart Health.
Take a look at the energy and community spirit from the day in our gallery and highlights below!
