Alison Twiner – Vancouver native and former chair of the Heart & Stroke board of directors – has been involved with the foundation since she was 10. Now, armed with savvy tech expertise, a heart for healthcare and a relentless work ethic, she’s taking her involvement to the next level: a gift in Will.
Then a door-to-door canvasser accompanying her mother, 10-year-old Alison was eager to give back. “Every door was opened to us. It was an amazing experience.” Heart & Stroke, Twiner says, “punches above its weight”.
A connector of people and ideas, Alison is passionate about how advances in technology can change behaviour. Having grown with the organization, she wants to use her skills to take things to the next level. “It’s a privilege for me to share everything I’ve learned helping those big brands to do business and grow, with Heart & Stroke, who do good.”
“The stats are important, but it’s the stories that touch people’s hearts.” - Alison Twiner
Alison is ever-inspired by people’s lived experience with heart disease and stroke. “The research funded by Heart & Stroke is so impactful,” she says. “The stats are important, but it’s the stories that touch people’s hearts.”
The recipient of the Giving Hearts Award for Outstanding Legacy Philanthropy in 2022, Alison is continuing her commitment through legacy giving. “There are a number of young people who are leaving gifts in Wills as a charitable gift.” She hopes to inspire others to do the same.
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