HeartLife Foundation is North America's Leading Patient-Led Cardiovascular Organization. HeartLife has evolved from a heart failure organization into a full fledged patient-led cardiovascular charity—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.
As a registered Federal Charity, we connect patients to the latest research, innovations, and treatments while working to create a future where people affected by cardiovascular disease have access to the care they need.
Join us in transforming lives. #itsaboutlife not failure.
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.
We aim to collaborate with patients, healthcare stakeholders, government, and industry to:
An estimated 800,000 people in Canada are living with heart failure, with 100,000 new diagnoses each year (Canadian Heart Failure Society). Heart failure remains the final destination for many cardiovascular diseases, underscoring the importance of addressing the entire cardiovascular continuum. This condition costs the Canadian healthcare system over $2.8 billion annually, with the majority of these funds spent on acute care.
Research shows that effective patient engagement improves clinical outcomes, reduces hospitalizations, increases patient self-efficacy, and enhances overall quality of life. Yet, despite these proven benefits, few organizations exist to help patients navigate cardiovascular diseases, provide education and support for patients and families, and advocate for access to care and innovative treatments.
The HeartLife Foundation was created to address this critical gap, expanding our mission to cover all cardiovascular diseases while staying true to our roots—because all roads lead to heart failure.
