What we do

One life taken every seven minutes

For over 60 years, Heart & Stroke has been dedicated to fighting heart disease and stroke. Our work has saved thousands of lives and improved the lives of millions of others. Learn more about our story

The progress is real

Heart & Stroke donors and volunteers have been fueling medical breakthroughs over six decades:

$1.52 B: invested in life-saving research since 1952
75%: decline in heart disease and stroke death rate since 1952
800: researchers currently funded by Heart & Stroke

Our goals

The threat of heart disease and stroke is more urgent than ever, so we’ve set ambitious targets. See our progress in the latest Report to Donors.

10%: reduction in risk factors for heart disease and stroke by 2020
25%: reduction in the death rate from heart disease and stroke by 2020

How we fight heart disease & stroke

There’s so much more to do. To keep up the pressure, we focus our efforts where they’ll have the most impact:

New framework, fresh thinking

We’re rolling up our sleeves to focus on six critical disease areas where Heart & Stroke can make the most impact. And we’re looking to patients and families to help guide the way.
Learn about our mission critical areas

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Fighting for prevention

Up to 80% of premature heart disease and stroke can be prevented. We work with schools, communities and policy makers to promote healthier lifestyles for all.
How we are fighting for prevention

Saving lives

Heart disease and stroke take one Canadian life every seven minutes. We’re helping to enable faster, better emergency response and treatment.
How we are saving lives

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Transforming recovery

An estimated 1.6 million Canadians are living with heart disease and stroke. We’re enhancing supports for survivors and their care partners.
How we are transforming recovery

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Investing in life-saving research

The race to save lives starts with research. By funding Canada’s top researchers, we make more medical breakthroughs possible.
How we are investing in research

Focus on Indigenous health

How we’re working together to address the health gap faced by Indigenous people in Canada.
See our strategy

Get our 2018 Stroke Report

Women are disproportionately affected by stroke throughout their lives. The Heart & Stroke 2018 Stroke Report looks at the challenges they face across the health system.