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GIVE GIVE SECURITIES LEGACY GIVING GIVE IN HONOUR JOIN FUNDRAISE WITH HEART EVENTS CALENDAR LEARN OUR RESEARCH PATIENT STORIES Menu ABOUT GIVE GIVE SECURITIES LEGACY GIVING GIVE IN HONOUR JOIN FUNDRAISE WITH HEART EVENTS CALENDAR LEARN OUR RESEARCH PATIENT STORIES EN FR DONATE Menu ABOUT GIVE GIVE SECURITIES LEGACY GIVING GIVE IN HONOUR JOIN FUNDRAISE WITH HEART EVENTS CALENDAR LEARN OUR RESEARCH PATIENT STORIES Give There are many ways to support life-changing and innovative cardiac patient care, education, and ground-breaking research. Give MoreJoin Attend a Heart Institute Foundation signature event. Join a community event. Fundraise with heart. Join MoreLearn Read about our latest news, research breakthroughs, and inspiring stories. Learn MorePATIENT STORIES The Clark Family Read More In 1986, Robin Clark became the first Canadian military personnel to receive a full heart transplant. Learn his story as retold by his son Chris. The Legacy of a Legend Read More Platform sandals. Clogs. Wedges. Mules. Patent leather Mary Janes. What do all these shoes have in common? CHERYL BURFORD Early childhood educator Cheryl survives a cardiac health crisis brought on by a childhood disease. Read More The Ottawa Heart Institute is incredible. My experience is nothing but a miracle. CODY MCKAY Elite competitive athlete Cody never expected to need the Heart Institute... Read More The fact that I just happen to have the Heart Institute as my partner for this journey is one that I’m incredibly thankful for. THE VIAU FAMILY A lucky penny and a family saved... Read More Know your family history. Make sure your family physician is aware, so that he or she can take proper steps to prevent some of the things we’ve had to go through ...sometimes you don’t get a second chance. KENTON LEIER A Brush with Death saves Kenton Leier’s Life Read More It was life and death. And when you’re in life and death, life seems so bright. It’s filled with kindness and appreciation and love. INVEST IN THE FUTURE OF CARDIAC HEALTH. Ground-breaking research & innovative patient-centred care for you. When you invest in the world-class and globally renowned University of Ottawa Heart Institute, you fuel ground-breaking research, education and innovative patient care. Today’s research is tomorrow’s treatment. New scientific discoveries backed by community donations help save lives each day. Your donation creates the forefront of innovative patient-centred cardiac care. Your contributions will provide the tools and science needed to treat, and eventually eradicate heart disease. Imagine a future where every cardiac patient has hyper-personalized medicine, surgery, and care, tailored to their own DNA. When you give, you play a part in developing future treatments. Help thousands of patients, and their families thrive. Donate Now OUR COMMUNITY INITIATIVES see more events SCIENCE FUTURE CHANGE With your help, we’ll turn science fiction into reality! With your gift, we will soon be able to: Mend a heart with a sprayable ‘heart patch’ made of tiny gold nanoparticles Use precision medicine to create a custom treatment plan tailored to an individual’s needs Repair a heart valve with a 3D-printed vein Understand and treat the mysterious connection between our brain and heart health Harness the power of Artificial Intelligence (AI) to heal the healthcare system itself Read More LATEST NEWS Ottawa Philanthropy Awards filled with laughs, tears and enduring inspiration From left, Myers Automotive Group CEO Geoff Publow with former CEO Cyril Leeder (now president of the Ottawa Senators), Queensway Carleton Hospital Foundation president and CEO Shannon Gorman, Myers Automotive co-owner Rob Mews, Ottawa Heart Institute Foundation president Lianne Laing and Myers Automotive vice president Steve Holmes at the Ottawa Philanthropy Awards, which honoured Myers Automotive as Outstanding Corporate Philanthropist. Photo by Caroline Phillips The Ottawa Business Journal Read More Social Scene | Community Builders: February is Heart Month February is Heart Month, a time to come together to raise funds and awareness for the University of Ottawa Heart Institute. Keep an eye around the city throughout the month for the #GIVEWITHHEART Paper Hearts Campaign, one way to give back and support the important cause. PHOTO BY ASHLEY FRASER /Postmedia Who among us does not know someone affected by heart disease?” asked Dr. Rob Beanlands, the 2024 Heart Month Ambassador. Ottawa Citizen Read More An apple a day keeps the doctor away” as 67’s Mews raises funds for the University of Ottawa Heart Institute Foundation OHL News Read More JOIN US ON SOCIAL MEDIA DONATE NOW LEGACY GIVING JOIN OUR NEWSLETTER Never miss an update from the Heart Institute Foundation team. Join our online community of supporters and be the first to receive regular news and invitations. 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