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
What we do
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, with our aging population and rising rates of obesity and diabetes. That’s why we’ve set ambitious targets.
- 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
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
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
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 help address the health gap in health faced by Indigenous people in Canada
See our strategy
The kids are not alright
Learn how food marketing puts our children’s health at risk, in the 2017 Report on the Health of Canadians.
Research highlights
Help
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Give heart disease & stroke survivors a fighting chance.
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Put heart disease & stroke research on the fast track.
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Fight for every Canadian to live heart disease & stroke free.
