Heartwarming Charity – Project HOPE In August 2021, Haiti experienced an earthquake of a 7.2 magnitude that caused death and destruction in the Tiburon Peninsula. The death toll is expected to continue rising, and it is these individuals who are in desperate need of help. That is why this month we are featuring a charity…
1 in 100 children are born with a congenital heart defect in Canada and about 90% of these children survive until adulthood. Living with a heart condition and watching your child live with a heart condition is challenging for the whole family. That is why Saskatchewan parents of children living with heart conditions developed the…
In Canada, heart disease is the leading cause of death for women over the age of 55, killing over 31,000 women annually. Most Canadian women have at least one risk factor for heart disease and stroke and it is important for women to know their risk factors to effectively prevent and manage them. Women have…
Poverty is a very real struggle for many Calgarians, with the rate of low income individuals in the city around 8%. This year, the international COVID-19 pandemic is impacting these family’s ability to have a comfortable and joyful Christmas since many have been out of work and are unable to financially support themselves and their…
Due to limited resources, children in developing countries can’t access high-quality medical and cardiac care. Thanks to Save a Child’s Heart, there is hope. Sick children are getting a second chance at life because a small group of medical professionals donate their time and talent. Thousands of patients in the pediatric cardiac surgical unit at…
Heartwarming Charity – Alberta Children’s Hospital Foundation For Canada’s young patients, a child-friendly, family-centred environment is one of the keys to recovery and important for the emotional and mental well-being of sick children. Since 2006, The Alberta Children’s Hospital has been providing advanced pediatric care to patients from newborn to age 17. Each year, the…
Best Ways to Help a Loved One with Heart Disease About 1 in 12 Canadian adults live with heart disease. That means that about 2.4 million people over the age of 20 are diagnosed and trying to manage their heart health (Canada.ca). With so many individuals struggling with this common disease, it is…
Heartwarming Charities – Canadian Edition: Heart Charities! Let’s celebrate Canada on Canada Day for what really matters – The HEARTS of Canadians! First Edition First Aid Training is proud to be a Canadian company and has had the honor of providing Canadians with safety and first aid solutions and products for over 16 years! What…
Heartwarming Charities for Supporting Health Care Professionals In the current uncertainty of our world, we truly see who the everyday heroes are. And who is more heroic than the many health care professionals who put their wellness and safety on the line to ensure the health and safety of others?! These individuals are working extremely…
Heartwarming Charity – Cardiac Fitness Association For those who have suffered or experienced a heart-related emergency such as heart attack or cardiac arrest, transitioning back into a normal routine can be a difficult and stressful time. These heart survivors are often unsure how to reintroduce exercise into their lives, and experience the fear of having…