Nicole Carey

Quick Update on my walk for Heart & Stroke

Well this isn’t the kick off I was hoping for. I was ready to kick things off earlier this week… and then bronchitis had other plans.

So I’ve had to take a more than a couple days to rest and reset—but I’ll be starting as soon as I’m back on my feet and still walking through out April in honour of my Dad.

Not the start I pictured, but the reason behind this hasn’t changed. 

Thank you again for all the support! It truly means a lot ❤️

Why Heart & Stroke?

The Heart and Stroke Foundation of Canada is a national charitable organization dedicated to improving heart and brain health for all Canadians. Since 1952, the foundation has worked to prevent heart disease and stroke, fund life-saving research, and support recovery for people and families affected by cardiovascular conditions.

Mandate

The Heart and Stroke Foundation’s mission is to:

• Promote heart and brain health through education and prevention
• Save lives through research and improved medical treatment
• Enhance recovery and support for people living with heart disease and stroke
• Advocate for healthier communities and stronger public health policies

What Your Donations Support

Donations to the Heart and Stroke Foundation help fund a wide range of initiatives, including:

• Life-saving research
Funding scientists and medical researchers across Canada working on prevention, treatment, and recovery for heart disease and stroke.

• Prevention and education programs
Public education campaigns that help Canadians understand risk factors such as diet, physical activity, smoking, and high blood pressure.

• Public awareness and early response initiatives
Programs that teach Canadians to recognize the warning signs of heart attack and stroke and act quickly in an emergency.

• Advocacy and health policy work
Working with governments and healthcare systems to improve nutrition standards, reduce sodium in foods, support tobacco reduction, and improve access to care.

• Recovery resources and support
Tools and resources that help patients and families navigate recovery after a heart attack or stroke.

Impact

• Over $1.7 billion invested in heart and brain research since 1952
• Thousands of Canadian researchers supported
• Programs and initiatives that help reduce risk factors and improve survival rates across Canada

Where Your Money Goes

The Heart and Stroke Foundation publishes audited financial reports each year to ensure transparency.

For every $1 donated:

• Approximately 66 cents supports research, health promotion, advocacy, and programs
• Approximately 31 cents supports fundraising activities that sustain national programs
• Approximately 2 cents supports administration and operations

Every donation contributes to research, prevention, and programs that help save lives and improve heart and brain health for Canadians.