Heart and Stroke Foundation of Canada

Details

Name :

Heart and Stroke Foundation of Canada

Address  :

222 Queen Street

Town  :

Ottawa

State  :

Ontario

Country  :

CANADA

Post Code:

K1P 5V9

Phone  :

613 569 4361

Web URL  :


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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