The heart of an athlete
Alex Corrance was an elite athlete. He loved almost every kind of sport – hockey, canoeing, lacrosse, baseball. No one ever suspected that this fit 17-year-old had a fatal heart condition that was made worse by his passion. Read his story.
About 90% of stroke risk factors preventable
Foundation-funded researchers recently reported that such stroke risk factors as high blood pressure, smoking, abdominal obesity and inactivity are preventable. The study looked at 6,000 people from 22 countries and found that programs addressing these modifiable risk factors will be key to preventing stroke now and in the future. Read more.
Employee Group provides Energetic Support for the Foundation
Hydrecs knows that supporting our communities is as important as providing a bright energy future for British Columbians. Every year they run a province-wide fundraising campaign and encourage BC Hydro employees and retirees to donate to their favourite charity or a pre-selected Special Project. This year, Hydrecs donated $13,309 to the Heart and Stroke Foundation. Learn more.
Foundation partners with Telus to bring e-health to Canadians
The Heart and Stroke Foundation has taken a major step toward helping Canadians access and manage their heart health with the newly launched TELUS health space. This secure web-based platform will include unique applications to encourage personal health record-keeping and the ability to self-assess several heart-health-related conditions. Read more and watch the video.
Stroke at age 28
Most 28-year-olds have heard of a stroke, but very few can explain what it is, or name the symptoms. And neither could Holly Walker, until she had a stroke. Read her story.
We are grateful for the generous support received for our Heart Smart Kids program from Telus and RBC.
The Heart and Stroke Foundation of BC & Yukon adheres to Imagine Canada Ethical Fundraising and Financial Accountability Code. Read the abridged code of ethics.
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