Our Mission
HeartLife Foundation is Canada’s first – and only – national patient-led heart failure organization. We are a federal charity that raises public awareness of heart Failure, engaging patients, families, and caregivers to provide education and support, facilitating access to the latest research, innovations, and treatments, and advocating better care for all.
About Us
The HeartLife Foundation is a patient-driven charity whose mission is to transform the quality of life for people living with heart failure by engaging, educating, and empowering a global community to create lasting solutions and build healthier lives.
Faces of Heart Failure
Meet Antonella
Something special happened to me two years ago. I’m here to say that I received the most precious gift of life. A new heart. I am so happy to be here today. I’m a 54
Meet Sharon
I intend to live as fully as I can for as long as I can, caring for my heart as best as I can, but not taking myself too seriously either. Laughter is also one
Meet Marc
Needless to say, heart failure and the ‘what ifs’ were always on the back of my mind. I worried about having events at the gym, at dinner, at weddings. Before I start, I want to
Patient & Caregiver Charter of Rights
Our heart failure patient and caregiver charter was created to support our advocacy towards the implementation of a national standard of care for Canadians living with heart failure and their caregivers.
Patient Journey
Our Advocacy in Action
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Join #HeartLife for the 'My Broken Heart' documentary premiere – An courageous look at the💚#transplant journey. March …26th in #YVR
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🔗http://mybrokenheart.ca
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Join us for the HeartLife Foundation Canada Fundraiser and the Premiere screening of “My Broken Heart” documentary.
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Are you ready to be part of a fun, evidence-based program to energize your body & reduce anxiety? We are currently recruiting adults 50+ living with HF.
Learn:
1. Movement at 3 …different levels
2. Breathwork and mindfulness practices you can use https://empower-program.com/heart-failu… https://twitter.com/i/web/status/1636594889885630464
Tickets are selling fast! Get yours now and witness the extraordinary story of three transplant recipients featuring our own @jilliannec and @MarcBains
#CardioTwitter #YVR …#heartfailure #transplant #ACC23 #ACC2023
Join us for the HeartLife Foundation Canada Fundraiser and the Premiere screening of “My Broken Heart” documentary.
heartlife.caJoin #HeartLife for the Premiere of the Doc 'My Broken Heart' – Honourable mention @santamonicafilmfestival 2020. A @nickzap film.
An unflinching look at the💚#transplant …journey
🎭VIFF Centre
🗓️March 26 @ 7PM
🎟️http://heartlife.ca/doc [for tickets]
🔗http://mybrokenheart.ca
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MY BROKEN HEART is a feature-length documentary shot over 5-years following the lives of Jillianne Code, Mark Wilson, and Cody Halfpenny as they face the challenges of heart transplantation. Exploring the journey from end-stage heart failure, LVAD, heart transplantation, and organ rejection, MY BROKEN HEART is an unflinching look at organ transplantation's possible complications and consequences.
This fundraiser aims to increase awareness and raise funds for HeartLife’s ongoing initiatives. This event will bring together healthcare professionals, people with lived experience in heart failure, and community members to support a worthy cause and positively impact the lives of those we serve.
#HeartMonth #ItsAboutLife #heartfailure #transplant #transplantlife #heartlife #hearttransplant
Please spread the word or attend this important event!
@BC_Transplant @ChildrensOTS @Providence_Hlth @UBCCardio @UBCEducation @UBCDoM @ubcnews @chfalliance @CanHFSociety @SCC_CCS …@SCC_CCS_Trainee @HeartandStroke @trogersresearch @HeartSisters @Women__Heart @CWHHAlliance
Join #HeartLife for the Premiere of the Doc 'My Broken Heart' – Honourable mention @smfilmfestival 2020. A @nickzap film
An unflinching look at the💚#transplant journey
🎭VIFF Centre
🗓️March 26 @ 7PM
🎟️http://heartlife.ca/doc
🔗http://mybrokenheart.ca
#HeartMonth #ItsAboutLife
Join #HeartLife for the Premiere of the Doc 'My Broken Heart' – Honourable mention @smfilmfestival 2020. A @nickzap film
An unflinching look at the💚#transplant journey
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🎭VIFF Centre
🗓️March 26 @ 7PM
🎟️http://heartlife.ca/doc
🔗http://mybrokenheart.ca
#HeartMonth #ItsAboutLife
Had the great privilege to speak on the creation of the Heartlife Patient Charter, the global adaptation and translation (17 languages and 43 countries) by Global HeartHub, and importance of …standards of care globally. Together we can change the way we think about and deliver heart failure care #ItsAboutLife
#HeartFailure affects more than 1 Million Canadians. #HeartLife is here to support those who suffer from this condition and those who care for them.
Today on #WorldHeartDay2022 we want you …to know #ItsAboutLife
#FunctionNotFailure #HeartSuccess #useheart
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 failure 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 failure 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 failure to Live Bravely & Love Boldly every day. You are not alone!
My HeartLife App
Through a safe and supportive peer-to-peer environment, patients can access evidence-based resources, share their experiences with others, and work towards greater self-management, better patient outcomes, and improved quality of life. Download the My HeartLife app and connect with our community.
