- 30 April 2021We need to take care of ourselves too
Sri Claney knows first-hand how important it is to take care of your own health, in order to have the physical and emotional energy to take care of those around you.
Read more... - 30 April 2021I should have gone to the hospital, but I waited…
Jeni didn’t think she was a candidate for a heart attack. She’s always kept herself fit and healthy by doing regular walking, riding her bike, and attending weekly aerobics classes. So as an active 68-year-old, she was surprised when she had a heart attack.
Read more... - 11 February 2021Car accident exposes serious heart condition
Rotorua local, Wiremu Keepa, didn't know why he kept blacking out. But when it happened at the wheel, it uncovered a serious heart condition.
Read more... - 2 February 2021Volunteering for the love of it
Heart disease is the single biggest killer of men and women in New Zealand, and it's dedicated volunteers like Miriam who are making a difference for Kiwis living with heart disease and raising life-saving funds for the Heart Foundation.
Read more... - 9 December 2020Heartfelt thanks - Going the distance for heart disease
"What I was really proud of, well it wasn't really the work that I was proud of, but the amount of people that were involved in the day, just the cheering and the chanting – it was pretty cool."
Read more... - 25 November 2020That’s how we row #SMASHFIT
A South Auckland women's gym is getting behind the Heart Foundation this month, to raise money to support its life-saving work and give back to the Papakura community.
Read more... - 18 November 2020Kiwis Little Jungle supports the Heart Foundation
Te Awamutu resident, Rose Campbell, is getting behind the Heart Foundation to support its life-saving research and support services.
Read more... - 15 July 2020Heart Foundation’s Life-Saving gift for Maketu
Heart disease is the single biggest cause of death of New Zealanders. In a focus on Māori heart health this month, the Heart Foundation is calling for more resources to tackle heart disease in the Māori community.
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On National Volunteer Week, 21–27 June, we're celebrating the work of volunteers like 62-year-old Eric Lynn from Greymouth who, despite a recent heart attack, can't wait to get out volunteering for the Heart Foundation again in the knowledge that his fundraising efforts can help save a life.
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Long-time Wairarapa volunteer Sandra Debney reflects during National Volunteer Week on community spirit in the Covid-19 era and the potential for a greater emphasis on volunteering.
Read more... - 22 June 2020Gaining vital work skills through volunteering
Heart health is a cause very close to the heart of 31-year-old Buddisha Silva, so she leapt at the opportunity to volunteer at the Heart Foundation, launching a new career in New Zealand.
Read more... - 6 May 2020Spotlight on women’s heart health
May 2020 has turned out to be a bit different than expected for Air Force Sergeant Daphne "Daff" Pringle. She was set to compete at the Invictus Games in the Netherlands, as part of a 22-strong New Zealand Defence Force team.
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