Our Mission
The HeartLife Foundation is a patient-driven charity whose mission is to transform the quality of life for people living with cardiovascular diseases by engaging, educating, and empowering a global community. We aim to create lasting solutions, drive innovation, and build healthier lives for patients, caregivers, and families worldwide.
About Us
HeartLife has evolved from a heart failure organization into one of North America’s leading patient-led cardiovascular charities—because all roads lead to heart failure. Our mission is to raise public awareness of cardiovascular diseases, empower patients, families, and caregivers through education and support, and advocate for better care for everyone.
Our Community
Living with cardiovascular disease can feel overwhelming, but you are not alone. Our support group is a safe, welcoming space for patients and caregivers to connect, share experiences, and find encouragement. Together, we form a community that understands the journey and offers hope, empathy, and practical advice. Join us and discover the power of support—because #itsaboutlife, not failure.
Latest News
HeartLife Academy – A New Era of Heart Health Education and Advocacy
The HeartLife Foundation, a leading patient-led heart health organization is proud to announce the official launch of HeartLife Academy—an innovative, science-backed educational platform designed to empower individuals living with heart disease, their caregivers, and healthcare
A Groundbreaking Partnership for Heart Health Advocacy
HeartLife & The Canadian Cardiovascular Society Unite for Patient-Centered Care At HeartLife, we believe that meaningful change happens when patients and healthcare professionals work together for heart health advocacy. That’s why we’re beyond excited to
Year in Review
Welcome to HeartLife Foundation’s Year in Review! This year has been monumental for us as we’ve expanded our mission beyond heart failure to include all cardiovascular diseases. We made this change because of you—ourmembers. Your
Upcoming Events
🌍 Heart Month Webinar:
A Cross-Country Collaboration for Heart Failure
February is Heart Month, a time to bring awareness to heart health and the challenges faced by those living with heart failure. For the first time ever, experts and advocates from India and Canada are coming together to share insights, experiences, and solutions for improving the lives of heart failure patients worldwide.
📅 When: February 28th, 8-9PM IST / 6:30AM PST / 9:30AM EST
📍 Where: Zoom Webinar (Register below!)
🎤 Speakers:
✨ Dr. Abraham Oomman, President of Heart Failure Association of India, leading cardiologist and researcher.
✨ Ram Khandelwal, Founder of Heart Health India Foundation, heart attack survivor, and patient advocate.
✨ Marc Bains, Co-Founder of HeartLife Foundation, Canadian policy leader, and heart failure survivor.
Moderated by Dr. Jillianne Code, Co-Founder of HeartLife
📚 What You’ll Learn:
- Patient advocacy in India 🇮🇳
- Heart failure symptoms and risks 🧡
- Personal stories of lived experiences 💡
- Canadian heart failure policy insights 🇨🇦
Don’t miss this historic cross-country collaboration aimed at raising awareness and improving the quality of life for heart failure patients.
Our Advocacy in Action
❤️ Jenny’s got some heart-healthy tips for you!
Top 3 FREE HeartLife resources:
1️⃣ Clear & easy guides 📚
2️⃣ Quick health checklists ✅
3️⃣ Friendly community support 🤝
💡 Take advantage today—your heart deserves it!
…#HeartHealth #HealthyHeart #HeartLifeCommunity #KnowYourHeart #FreeResources
💙 What does the heart failure care journey look like in Canada?
In this episode of the CCS Podcast, cardiologist Dr. Sean Virani and patient advocate Jackie Ratz discuss the challenges in ensuring quality, consistent care—and the solutions that could make a difference. Hosted by Dr. …Stephanie Poon.
Tap the link in our stories to listen! 🎧
💭 What’s one improvement you’d like to see in heart failure care?
Drop your thoughts below! ⬇️
#ItsAboutLife #HeartLife #Cardiovascular #Heart #advocacy
🌟 Exciting news!
Our Co-Founder Jillianne has been nominated for a YWCA Women of Distinction Award—and she needs our support!
💙 You can vote once a day until April 1st! It only takes a few seconds to help her win this incredible honour.
🗳️ Vote by visiting …https://ywcavan.org/cca-vote
Let’s rally behind Jillianne and celebrate her amazing work! Tag a friend to remind them to vote daily! 🏆💪
#VoteForJillianne #WomenOfDistinction #HeartLife
Women’s Heart Health Matters – Today and Every Day
In Canada, a woman dies from heart disease or stroke every 16 minutes. Despite being the #1 cause of premature death in women, cardiovascular disease is underdiagnosed, undertreated, and underfunded.
Women’s symptoms are often …different from men’s, leading to misdiagnosis and delayed treatment. Chest discomfort, shortness of breath, nausea, or fatigue can all be signs of a heart attack.
It’s time to change the narrative. More research, better education, and gender-specific care are needed to improve heart health outcomes for women.
💙 Tag a woman you care about and remind them to put their heart health first.
#HeartLife #IWD2025 #WomensHeartHealth #HeartHealth #CardiovascularDisease #HeartDiseaseAwareness #HeartFailure #KnowYourRisk
❤️ High cholesterol has no symptoms—but it CAN put your heart at risk.
💡 What can you do?
✔️ Eat heart-healthy 🥑
✔️ Stay active 🚴♂️
✔️ Get checked 🩺
Your heart deserves the best. Drop a ❤️ if you’re taking care of yours!
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#HeartHealth #HealthyHeart #CholesterolAwareness #KnowYourHeart
🎙️ New Podcast Episode! 🎙️
How can we drive system-level change in heart failure care? HeartLife Co-Founder Marc Bains joins the Canadian Cardiovascular Society Podcast to discuss the challenges, opportunities, and the power of patient-led advocacy in transforming healthcare.
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🫀 Tune in to hear:
✅ The role of lived experience in shaping heart failure care
✅ The impact of patient-driven policy and advocacy
✅ How collaboration between patients, clinicians, and policymakers can create meaningful change
📢 Listen now:
https://ccs.simplecast.com/episodes/facilitating-system-level-change-in-heart-failure-care
#HeartFailure #HeartHealth #PatientAdvocacy #HealthcareInnovation #ItsAboutLife #HeartLife #Cardiovascular
❤️ Heart Month may be over, but taking care of your heart is a year-round mission.
💡 What was your biggest takeaway this month? Drop it in the comments! 👇 #itsaboutlife #allroadsleadtohf
#HeartHealth #CardioCare #HealthyLiving #HeartWellness #WellnessJourney …#HeartAwareness #HealthyHabits #FitnessForHeart #HeartStrong #HeartHealthTips
#HeartMonth #HealthyHeart #HeartLifeCommunity #KnowYourHeart #HeartHealthMatters
💙 Heart health education just got more accessible! 💙
We’re excited to introduce HeartLife Academy—a free, science-backed, patient-led learning platform for patients, caregivers, and healthcare professionals.
🫀 Heart disease is complex, but understanding it shouldn’t… be. That’s why we’ve collaborated with researchers, clinicians, and individuals with lived experience to bring you expert-led courses on advocacy, medications, mental health, and more.
Enroll today for free: Link in Bio and Stories
📩 Stay connected! Sign up for our newsletter (link in bio) to get updates on new courses, patient stories, and advocacy initiatives.
#HeartLifeAcademy #HeartHealth #PatientEducation #CardiovascularCare #ItsAboutLife #HeartLife #Cardiovascular #Heart
❤️ Heart disease isn’t just about numbers—it’s about people.
At HeartLife, we’re creating a space where everyone can share, learn, and support each other. Because heart health is a journey best taken together.
💬 Tag a friend who should join our community! …#HeartMonth #HeartLifeCommunity #HealthyHeart #KnowYourHeart
❤️🩹 Heart failure is more common than you think—but it doesn’t mean the end.
💡 It means your heart needs help. Know the signs, get checked, and take control of your heart health.
Tag someone who needs to hear this! ⬇️ #HeartMonth #HeartFailureWarrior …#HealthyHeart #KnowYourHeart #HeartHealthMatters
❤️ HCM is more common than you think—but many people don’t know they have it.
💡 If heart disease runs in your family, get checked early. Your heart deserves it. 🩺
Tag someone who needs to hear this! ⬇️ #HeartMonth #HCM #HealthyHeart #KnowYourHeart …#HeartHealthMatters
❤️ Your weight isn’t just a number—it’s connected to your heart health.
💡 Obesity is a major risk factor for heart disease, but every small change makes a difference! Start with:
✔️ Daily movement 🚶♂️
✔️ Heart-healthy foods 🥗
✔️ Regular …check-ups 🩺
💬 Tag someone who needs to hear this! #HeartMonth #HealthyHeart #ObesityAwareness #KnowYourHeart #HeartHealthMatters
Our Support Group
The HeartLife Foundation is a patient-driven charity whose mission is to transform the quality of life for people living with heart disease by engaging, educating, and empowering a global community to create lasting solutions and build healthier lives.
Join our Help for Hearts closed Facebook group to get support and share ideas.
Join Us & Subscribe
Have your voice heard. If you are a patient, family member or friend of someone with lived experience of heart disease or if you are a practitioner, allied health professional, not-for-profit or corporate partner, or simply a concerned citizen – Become a member – it’s free.
Women @ HeartLife
The HeartLife Foundation is proud to support the Canadian Women with Medical Heart Issues Facebook group.
HL joins the mission of this group lead by our HeartLife Champion, Jackie to inspire and support women living with heart disease or heart disease to Live Bravely & Love Boldly every day. You are not alone!
