The Heart and Stroke Foundation of Alberta, NWT & Nunavut, a volunteer-based health charity, leads in eliminating heart disease and stroke and reducing their impact through the advancement of research and its applications, the promotion of healthy living and advocacy. 

To find out more about the Heart and Stroke Foundation and to learn how you can offer much-needed support in your community, please contact us at: 1.888.HSF.INFO (1.888.473.4636)

For all Resuscitation Education/AED inquiries, please call: 1.877.473.0333    

Heart and Stroke Foundation of Alberta, NWT & Nunavut
Board of Directors and Chief Executive Officer

Heart and Stroke Foundation of Alberta, NWT & Nunavut
2009 Annual Report
2008 Annual Report
2007 Annual Report

Heart and Stroke Foundation of Canada
2009 Annual Report 

Learn more about the many Ways To Give.


Health Promotion 
The Heart and Stroke Foundation of Alberta, NWT & Nunavut (HSFA) provides information about heart disease, stroke, healthy lifestyles, research and statistics. One way in which we inform the public is through our Resource Centre, which contains a wide variety of printed literature and a video lending library. Additionally, we offer numerous educational programs, such as 
Living With Stroke - an interactive program developed for stroke survivors and their caregivers.

Research
• New drugs to protect the brain from permanent damage during stroke

• Gene therapy to prevent heart and blood vessel disease

• New devices for grafts and heart valves

• New treatments in heart rhythm disorders preventing stroke

• Growing heart cells so damaged hearts can be healed

• Understanding the root causes of high blood pressure, so that it can be stopped before it becomes permanent

• Better means of diagnosing and treating heart disease in women

• Correction of congenital heart defects - before birth!

Fundraising
The Heart and Stroke Foundation of Alberta, NWT & Nunavut is dedicated to improving the health and quality of life for all Canadians. The HSFA offers a wide range of events across the province and the proceeds raised from these events go directly to fund research, health promotion, and health education in heart disease and stroke.

Charitable Registration Number 11878-0840-RR0001