February is Heart Month in Canada. A time to join together in the fight against heart disease.
Karl Sacca
Jenna Donovan
Bassit Nawaz
Thanks to University Hospital Foundation donors, cardiac care in Alberta to receive $498,818 and counting
In a remarkable display of community spirit, donors rallied together to contribute more than $498,818 during our 2024 Heart Month campaign, presented by Freson Bros. Last year’s month-long fundraiser, culminating on Heart Pledge Day on up! 99.3, presented by Popeye’s Supplements Canada, continued to spotlight the need for awareness and funding in the ongoing battle against heart disease.
“During this extraordinary month, our community has spoken from the heart, making a difference in the fight against heart disease,” shared Dr. Jodi Abbott, President and CEO of the University Hospital Foundation. “The support we’ve received echoes a commitment to cardiovascular health that will reverberate far beyond these 29 days.”
You can still donate to cardiac care in Alberta!
Heart Month at the University Hospital Foundation is presented by Freson Bros.
“Sponsoring Heart Month for the University Hospital Foundation aligns seamlessly with Freson Bros.’ commitment to promoting health and wellness within our communities. The University Hospital Foundation’s focus on cutting-edge research, patient care, and community education resonates with our company, making this partnership a natural fit.
This collaboration not only highlights Freson Bros.’ commitment to making a positive impact in our communities, but also underscores our belief in the importance of supporting initiatives that contribute to the well-being of individuals and families.”
Doug Lovsin, President of Freson Bros.
Heart Pledge Day is presented by Popeye’s Supplements Canada
Since 2010, the University Hospital Foundation has partnered with a local radio station to raise critical funds that support the most advanced equipment, technology, and work environments in the world, right here at home. Over the course of 12 hours, listeners learn about the important, cutting-edge work done at the Maz and hear life-changing stories of patients from Alberta and across Canada.
Did you know
Some of the sickest of the sick cardiac patients from across northern Alberta, western Canada and the Territories come to the Maz for a level of care they cannot find anywhere else.
Raise awareness
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Become a sponsor
A unique opportunity to build your brand and showcase your values. We’re pleased to engage your team through unique experiences and activations.
Make a donation
For your generosity, receive a charitable tax receipt and recognition as a donor to the Maz.
Cardiac stories
It takes heart
2017 was a year of unexpected circumstances. Following a routine appointment, William Rachwalski’s doctor told him that his heart was on the brink of giving out. A lifetime of hard work and multiple surgeries was taking its toll.
Creating the “Crown Jewel” of simulation labs
Thanks to nearly $8.5 million in community support to the University Hospital Foundation, one of the most advanced, state-of-the-art simulation labs in North America is being designed and equipped at the University of Alberta Hospital.
28th in the world
When Karl Sacca was just 16 years old he was given a a life-altering diagnosis. Now 24, Karl navigates the normal challenges of work while managing his rare medical condition.
The heart of a fighter
Healthy and active, Jenna didn’t know what hit her when she was told she had heart disease. Left with no other option, she went under the knife for open heart surgery.
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