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Making a difference, because of you

Did you know that more than 3.5 million people across the country of all ages, ethnicities and genders are living with heart conditions, stroke or vascular cognitive impairment. Your fundraising and donations can – and will – make a difference. Together, we will drive the research breakthroughs that will save lives.

Your generosity has helped

Create survivors like Donna and Barry

At age 57, Donna Hart got a diagnosis of heart failure and was told she’d need a heart transplant to survive. Several months later, her husband, Barry Tsuruda, suffered a heart attack requiring emergency surgery. 


Since then, Donna has been recovering from her transplant and Barry from his surgery. 


Today, she and Barry have become regular Ride for Heart participants each June, raising funds for life-saving research: “We both beat heart disease, together.”


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Join the fight with Samantha Gomez to beat stroke

At age 23, Samantha had a stroke that left her unable to speak or lift her right arm. Scientists funded by the Heart & Stroke Partnership for Stroke Recovery are researching ways to help people like Samantha recover after stroke. 


Samantha’s positive attitude, and the unwavering support of her fiancé, Rob, helped her learn to speak and move again after a month of rehabilitation. She went on to win the 2018 Mrs. Universe Canada pageant, and use her platform to bring awareness to brain diseases.


“Before I had my stroke, I thought only older people could get them,” says Samantha. “My stroke was a very rude awakening to all this.”


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You’re supporting researchers like

A specialist in vascular medicine, Dr. Anand is studying a group of 10-year-olds, hoping to reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease for generations to come.

Dr. Heit, an associate professor of Microbiology and Immunology is researching how the immune system could hold the key to preventing heart attacks. Results from a recent Heart and Stroke survey reveal that one in four adults in Canada is affected by the “silent killer” – high blood pressure, which can trigger stroke and heart attack.


In her research, Dr. Nerenberg is zeroing in on pregnancy as an opportunity to assess women’s risk factors and take steps to prevent a future heart attack or stroke.

 

Spread the word

Did you know that the signs of heart attack may be different for men and women? This is just one of the helpful facts you can find in our valuable fact sheets.


Use our fact sheets to share valuable information on heart disease and stroke with your friends and family to highlight the importance of their support to your fundraising efforts. 


Thank you, from the bottom of our hearts. To help us beat heart disease and stroke and save more lives, donate or register for Ride for Heart now. Every beat counts.

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