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Heart and Stroke Foundation of Canada
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Description
The Heart and Stroke Foundation a volunteerbased health charity leads in eliminating heart disease and stroke and reducing their impact through the advancement of research and its application the promotion of healthy living and advocacy
The Heart and Stroke Foundation of Canada is a federation of 10 provincial Foundations led and supported by a force of more than 130000 volunteers
Throughout its history the Foundation has relied on the generous donations of millions of Canadians
The Foundation receives no operational funding from government sources
In 2008 the Foundation invested more than 127 million into research health promotion and community programs
The Foundation of your Community
The Foundation aims to build healthier hearts and minds across Ontario by bringing lifesaving knowledge to the communities we serve through our local area offices and the healthcare providers we support with education and resources
Our Community Mission Specialists who work with local networks and professionals are also trained to provide learning opportunities and current information relevant to heart and stroke health in your neighborhood
We have the passion and courage to explore through scientific excellence and innovation ways to protect the health of all Canadians old and young in communities across Ontario
The Heart and Stroke Foundation of Ontario adheres to Imagine Canada Ethical Fundraising and Financial Accountability Code Read the abridged code of ethics
MISSION
The Heart and Stroke Foundation a volunteerbased health charity leads in eliminating heart disease and stroke and reducing their impact through
the advancement of research and its application
the promotion of healthy living and
advocacy
VALUES
Collaboration committed to working together collaboratively for a common cause across the federation and with our partners
Excellence committed to excellence in all we do
Innovation a passion for and the courage to explore stimulate and engage in new ideas behaviours and approaches
Integrity acting ethically to ensure transparency accountability and public trust
Respect respecting appreciating and recognizing
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