Giving in Memory

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Remembering them with Heart & Stroke

Start giving in memory today. It’s a powerful way to honour someone you’ve lost and make a lasting difference in their name.

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When you care deeply for someone, their memory stays with you. Giving in memory is a meaningful way to celebrate their life while supporting vital efforts to beat heart disease and stroke.

 

When you care deeply for someone, they remain forever in your heart. By dedicating their memory to supporting Heart & Stroke, you and your loved ones can celebrate their life while supporting vital efforts to beat heart disease and stroke.

 

Your generosity has a lasting impact, and we're here to support you every step of the way.

 

Ways to give in memory

Create an online memorial page

Share your loved one’s story by creating a customized memorial page for family and friends to honour their memory with a donation to Heart & Stroke.

Make a gift in memory

Donating in your loved one’s memory helps critical advances that prevent disease and save lives across Canada.

Your impact

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9 in 10

people in Canada have at least one risk factor for heart conditions, stroke, or vascular cognitive impairment.
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Every 5 minutes

a life is lost to heart disease, stroke and related conditions in Canada.
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80%

of premature heart disease and stroke cases are preventable through healthy lifestyle behaviours.

Do you manage a funeral home?

We’ve made it easy for you to empower families to give in memory of their loved one to Heart & Stroke. Get the support and information you need all on one page.

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Ways to honour someone special

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Celebration of life

When the time is right, create a page that celebrates the life and memory of a loved one.
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Create a page of support

Support someone you care about by fundraising in memory of their loved one.
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Mark an anniversary

Continue to honour your loved one by celebrating their memory for years to come.
Create a Giving in Memory page
Vanessa Seath as a baby, pictured with her father

Giving back helps me feel closer to my dad.

Vanessa Seath Lost her dad to heart disease, 2019

Beat heart disease and stroke.

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Frequently asked questions about giving in memory
What is a donation in memory and how does it work? +–

A gift in memory is a charitable gift made in honour of a loved one who has passed away.

I want to ask people to donate instead of sending flowers. How can I do that? +–

In lieu of flowers, please honour your loved one’s memory by making a donation here. 

Will the family be notified when a gift in memory is made? +–

You can send a personalized e-card to a member of the family by email. Sending an e-card is optional.

Are gifts in memory tax-deductible? +–

Yes, all $10 or more gifts in memory to Heart & Stroke are tax-deductible.

How do I create a memorial page to honour my loved one? +–

To create a Giving in Memory page for your loved one please complete this form.

How can I promote my loved one’s Giving in Memory page to encourage donations? +–

You can share the link via email, social media, in printed materials and the obituary.

Can I donate to honour someone who has passed away, even if no Giving in Memory page exists? +–

Yes, you can give in memory of your loved one here. 

What is the impact of funds raised through giving in memory? +–

Gifts in memory support critical heart disease and stroke research, education, and advocacy programs.

Can I make a gift in memory by mail or phone? +–

To contact us by phone or find our mailing address, please click here.

 

Get in touch. We’re here for you.

Thank you for considering this meaningful tribute. If you have questions or need fundraising support, please don’t hesitate to reach out. Heart & Stroke is here every step of the way, supporting you as we work together to make a difference.
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