Cardiac Health Foundation of Canada

The newly re-branded Cardiac Health Foundation of Canada is a charitable organization dedicated to supporting cardiac rehabilitation and the advocacy of prevention and education across Canada.

$9 Million has been raised nationally for facilities, scholarships & research, patient & public awareness, professional education and medical equipment.

TORONTO CARES TV SHOW

Each week Toronto Cares takes a look at the people and organizations making a difference in our city and the world around us. Click on the following URL link to view the Toronto Cares profile on the Cardiac Health Foundation and its support of cardiac rehabilitation and the advocacy of prevention and education across Canada. Coverage includes the background of the foundation, the Walk of Life event and focus on cardiac rehabilitation programs. Testimonials and info from the Toronto Rehab Institute & Rouge Valley Health System-Cardiac Prevention & Rehab Services are also featured.

Here is the URL for the Cardiac Health episode on Toronto Cares http://www.rogerstv.com/option.asp?lid=237&rid=16&mid=52&gid=57055

CALLING ALL STUDENTS ....CALLING ALL VOLUNTEERS ....

If you have time to help out either at the walk of life or throughout the year, the cardiac health foundation always needs helpers. more

Cardiac Health Foundation is now on TWITTER - www.twitter.com

To check out the TWEETS on Cardiac Health Foundation, Click Here.

Cardiac Health Foundation of Canada is on Facebook

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Cardiac Rehab Facts

• Initially designed to treat post heart attack & bypass patients, it now includes individuals with valvular heart disease, congestive heart failure and pacemakers, diabetes and or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease

• Has become PROACTIVE with an emphasis to educate and treat those with risk factors such as high blood pressure, cholesterol, diabetes, family history, smoking, obesity and inactivity to reduce the likelihood of a cardiac event.

• Cardiac Rehabilitation is “the enhancement and maintenance of cardiovascular health through individualized programs designed to optimize physical, psychological, social, vocational, and emotional status. This process includes the facilitation and delivery of secondary prevention through heart hazard identification and modification in an effort to prevent disease progression and recurrence of cardiac events”

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To Our Wonderful WALK OF LIFE Supporters

The 2010 WALK OF LIFE was a wonderful success with a record number of participants - 1500 !!! - 50% more than last year !! THANK YOU ! THANK YOU !

Donations are still coming in and we have reached our $400,000 goal. To be eligible for incentive prizes you have until Tuesday June 15th 2010 to submit your pledges to our office. Click on this link to view photos and happenings from the WALK OF LIFE 2010

Click here to view more of our photographs on flickr

GTA WALK OF LIFE –
SATURDAY MAY 15, 2010 :

Special News Update: Changing with the times – yet going back to honour its humble beginnings. Read the inside story about the newly re-branded CARDIAC HEALTH FOUNDATION OF CANADA for "Prevention, Education & Cardiac Rehabilitation" & the re-birth of its major campaign -
the WALK OF LIFE !

This year’s WALK OF LIFE is sure to be a SOLD OUT event with all the new ideas and incentives being offered. Eager participants have already signed on to reserve their spot – and each person receives a backpack, pedometer, fabulous breakfast, entertainment, complimentary parking & even a FREE Polar Heart SPORTS BRA! (retail value: $49) **based on raising $100 minimum in donation for adults; $50 for students. Spaces are limited and admittance will be capped at 1800. Save and take advantage of the special early bird registration fee.