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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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
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
We’re excited to share that HeartLife Foundation is on the ground this weekend at HFUpdate in Toronto! 🇨🇦💓
📍 Come visit us onsite and connect with Canada’s first — and only — patient-led heart failure
HeartLife @ Canadian Women's Heart Health Summit We’re excited to share that HeartLife Foundation is on the ground April 25th and 26th at CWHH Summit in Ottawa! 🇨🇦 📍 Come find us onsite and connect
This #NationalImmunizationWeek, we’re reminding our community that staying up to date on vaccines is a powerful way to protect your heart 💉❤️
If you live with heart failure or cardiovascular disease, vaccines like the flu shot, COVID-19 boosters, and pneumonia vaccine aren’t …just helpful — they’re essential. Infections can put extra stress on your heart, but prevention can help you stay strong.
✨ Explore trusted, patient-friendly info on vaccines and heart health.
👆 Click the link in our bio to visit heartlife.academy and learn more.
#HeartLife #HeartHealth #VaccinesWork #ItsAboutLifeNotFailure #CardiovascularCare #PatientLed
🗓 Save the Date: May 4–10, 2025
HeartLife is proud to partner with the Canadian Heart Failure Society for the 7th annual Heart Failure Awareness Week!
💬 Breathlessness is not normal—and raising awareness can save lives. With over 800,000 Canadians living with heart …failure, and 100,000 more diagnosed each year, it’s time to talk about it.
Follow along as we launch a fun and meaningful campaign to shine a light on this growing condition and the people living with it. 💙
#HeartFailureAwarenessCan #ItsNotNormalToBeBreathless #HeartLife #ItsAboutLife
Julie’s journey through heart failure is one of courage, resilience, and hope. 💙
Watch how she found support and strength when she needed it most.
#HeartLife #HeartStory #WomenWithHeart #ItsAboutLife
❤️ Heart disease vs. heart failure—they’re not interchangeable.
Do you know the difference?
👉 Join our community for clear answers (link in bio)!
#HeartLife #HeartHealth #KnowYourHeart #ItsAboutLife #AllRoadsLeadToHeartFailure
❤️ Recently diagnosed? Here's what you need to hear first.
👉 Join our supportive community (link in bio)!
#HeartLife #NewDiagnosis #HeartHealthMatters #ItsAboutLife #AllRoadsLeadToHeartFailure
💚 Today is Green Shirt Day 💚
We’re wearing green to honour the legacy of Logan Boulet and raise awareness about the life-saving impact of organ donation.
Jenny and Naomi are proudly showing their green. Naomi is a heart transplant recipient — just like our HeartLife …co-founders, Marc and Jillianne.
Organ donation is deeply personal to us. It saves lives. It gives second chances.
✅ Have you registered as an organ donor? Link in our stories!
Your decision could save someone’s life.
#GreenShirtDay #LoganBouletEffect #OrganDonationAwareness #HeartTransplant #HeartLifeFoundation #WearGreen #ItsAboutLife
❤️ Heart transplants change lives…restoring hope, strength, and possibilities.
👉 Join our supportive community (link in bio)!
#HeartLife #HeartTransplant #ItsAboutLife #HealthyHeart #AllRoadsLeadToHeartFailure
❤️ Living with heart failure doesn't mean living in fear.
Understanding and open conversations help us replace stigma with strength. You're not alone—let's empower each other.
👉 Join our supportive Facebook group (link in bio) today!
#HeartLife …#HeartFailureAwareness #EndTheStigma #HeartHealthMatters #AllRoadsLeadToHeartFailure #ItsAboutLife #KnowYourHeart
Happy #NationalCaregiverDay! 💙 Thank you to all the caregivers for your kindness, strength, and dedication… you make the world a better place! 🙏💐
Talking health means listening to patients. 💙 Grateful to the CMA for creating space for patient-led organizations like HeartLife—because better health starts with real stories. 🩺✨
#PatientVoices #HeartHealth #HealthcareInnovation #ItsAboutLife #Cardiovascular …#CMAHealthSummit
@cma_docs @brittlestar @jackieratz @jmilne01
🫁❤️ Breathe in, breathe out—your heart needs it!
Deep breathing helps:
✔️ Reduce stress
✔️ Lower blood pressure
✔️ Boost heart function
💡 Take a moment for mindful breathing today. Your heart deserves it.
👉 Join our Facebook …community for more tips! Link in bio 📲
#HeartLife #BreathingExercises #HealthyHeart #HeartHealthMatters #AllRoadsLeadToHeartFailure #ItsAboutLife #KnowYourHeart
World Adherence Day – Today, March 27th! 💙💊
Managing cardiovascular conditions means more than just appointments—it’s about adherence to the right treatments. Staying on track with your medications, as guided by Canadian Guideline-Directed Medical Therapy (GDMT), can make all …the difference in protecting your heart and overall well-being.
Not sure where to start? HeartLife Academy and our patient resources are here to help! From trusted education on cardiovascular care to tools that support you in managing your medications and treatment options, we’re here for you every step of the way.
📖💊 Explore our resources and take control of your heart health today! Links in our bio to learn more.
🔹 How do you stay on track with your medications? Share your tips below! ⬇️
#WorldAdherenceDay #HeartHealth #TakeYourMeds #GuidelineDirectedCare #ItsAboutLife #Cardiovascular #HeartLife
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.
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.
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!
