
Every Beat Reminds Me: Ryan’s Heart Transplant Journey
It was a complete accident. I’d never shown any of the typical symptoms of heart failure
previously, but as I lay on the gurney in the cardiologist’s office in Novi Sad, Serbia, the casual
The HeartLife Foundation is a patient-driven charity whose mission is to transform the quality of life for people living with cardiovascular diseases by engaging, educating, and empowering a global community. We aim to create lasting solutions, drive innovation, and build healthier lives for patients, caregivers, and families worldwide.
HeartLife has evolved from a heart failure organization into one of North America's leading patient-led cardiovascular charities—because all roads lead to heart failure. Our mission is to raise public awareness of cardiovascular diseases, empower patients, families, and caregivers through education and support, and advocate for better care for everyone.
HeartLife has evolved from a heart failure organization into one of North America's leading patient-led cardiovascular charities—because all roads lead to heart failure. Our mission is to raise public awareness of cardiovascular diseases, empower patients, families, and caregivers through education and support, and advocate for better care for everyone.
Living with cardiovascular disease can feel overwhelming, but you are not alone. Our support group is a safe, welcoming space for patients and caregivers to connect, share experiences, and find encouragement. Together, we form a community that understands the journey and offers hope, empathy, and practical advice. Join us and discover the power of support—because #itsaboutlife, not failure.

It was a complete accident. I’d never shown any of the typical symptoms of heart failure
previously, but as I lay on the gurney in the cardiologist’s office in Novi Sad, Serbia, the casual

It has been a little over six months since my sister Helen passed away—a day so painful it is forever etched in our minds and hearts. While this profound loss in our family’s lives will

For Jenny, February 24th is a date etched into her memory and her heart: A yearly milestone that brings a complex mix of gratitude and vulnerability as it crosses the 5 year mark. While others

We’re excited to share that HeartLife Foundation is on the ground this weekend at HFUpdate in Toronto! 🇨🇦💓
📍 Come visit us onsite and connect with Canada’s first — and only — patient-led heart failure
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The HeartLife Foundation is a patient-driven charity whose mission is to transform the quality of life for people living with heart disease by engaging, educating, and empowering a global community to create lasting solutions and build healthier lives.
Join our Help for Hearts closed Facebook group to get support and share ideas.
Have your voice heard. If you are a patient, family member or friend of someone with lived experience of heart disease or if you are a practitioner, allied health professional, not-for-profit or corporate partner, or simply a concerned citizen – Become a member – it’s free.
The HeartLife Foundation is proud to support the Canadian Women with Medical Heart Issues Facebook group.
HL joins the mission of this group lead by our HeartLife Champion, Jackie to inspire and support women living with heart disease or heart disease to Live Bravely & Love Boldly every day. You are not alone!