Paul King, showing his incision scar from his heart surgery.

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Our research made the first open-heart surgery in Canada possible.

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Heart disease and stroke are the #1 killer globally, taking a life every 5 minutes in Canada. But you can help save lives.
 

Our funded research led to the first successful open heart surgery in Canada — a big step for heart disease treatment. Paul King, pictured above, benefited from this milestone. But we still have work to do.
 

Your donations, TRIPLED* thanks to CPKC, will advance research in heart disease, saving more lives like Paul’s.

 

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More research can protect you and your loved ones from heart disease and stroke.

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How your donations make a difference

Advance research

Your donation will accelerate critical research that will improve outcomes for people living with heart disease or stroke.
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Build awareness

Your donation will help inform, educate and raise awareness about heart and brain health for people in every community in Canada.
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Transform healthcare

Your donation helps us advocate for public policies and healthier environments, improved access to support services and a strong and equitable health system.
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Patient engagement and support

We partner with people with lived experience and their care partners, support them and keep them connected throughout their health journey and recovery.
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