Sneaker Day campaign tackles inactivity, encourages Barbadians to move

The National Non-Communicable Disease (NCD) Commission is urging Barbadians to take simple steps toward healthier lifestyles this Friday, September 26, by participating in National Sneaker Day 2025.
The island-wide initiative, supported by the Ministry of Health and Wellness, encourages people to wear sneakers to work and build small bursts of movement into their routines as part of the ongoing fight against non-communicable diseases (NCDs), which remain the leading cause of death and disability within the country.

From 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Friday, individuals and groups are encouraged to share selfies or videos on Instagram showing how they are staying active at work, whether jogging on the spot during breaks, taking the stairs instead of the elevator, stretching by their desk, or walking around the office.

Participants are asked to use the hashtag #BBSneakerDay2025, tag @ncdcommissionbarbados, and follow @mohbarbados to be eligible for prizes.
Prizes include:

Winners will be announced on October 10, 2025, under four categories: Most Creative Post, Most Liked Post, Individual Winner, and Group Winner.
The campaign forms part of broader efforts to raise awareness about the impact of NCDs such as hypertension, diabetes, heart disease, and some cancers.