A perfect storm
The Heart and Stroke Foundation's 2010 Annual Report on Canadians' Health warns that a "perfect storm" of risk factors and demographic changes are converging to create an unprecedented burden on Canada's fragmented system of cardiovascular care, and no Canadian – young or old – will be left unaffected. Find out if you are you at risk and how your province ranked with our interactive map.

Warning: trans fat kills
Artificial trans fats preserve food but are extremely harmful to our heart health. Some food companies have taken strides in eliminating artificial trans fats – while others have not. Unfortunately, too many products continue to contain disturbingly high amounts of these fats – especially bakery products that children eat most often such as cakes, donuts and brownies. It’s time the federal government regulate the use of trans fat. Use our advocacy letter to send a strong message to the government today.

Heart and Stroke Foundation supports an Olympic legacy
Games-time volunteers participate in hands-on CPR training. The Foundation is supporting the cardiac safety of the Vancouver 2010 Olympics and Paralympic Winter Games by providing 10,000 CPR Anytime™ kits to train volunteers in life-saving CPR. Watch the video of the media event.

Two Hearts, One Family: The Ray and Atli Story
Door-to-Door volunteer Ray Johnson and his three-year-old grandson Atli of Portage la Prairie have had to fight their own personal battles with heart disease. Today, thanks to the support of volunteers and donors like you, they have a second chance at life. Read their story.

Join us on Facebook!
Manitoba's Door-to-Door volunteers can now connect with other volunteers on Facebook. Join our group: HSFM Volunteers: Volunteers with Heart. Riding the Big Bike this year? Then join Manitoba's official Big Bike Group.

Cold Job, Warm Hearts
February is Heart Month. Warm hearts are popping up all over Manitoba this winter in support of heart disease and stroke research, health promotion, and advocacy. Open your door and show your support. Watch the Heart Month message here.