Heart disease is still New Zealand’s single biggest killer. Every day, it takes the lives of at least 16 people. That’s 16 mums, dads, grandparents, siblings, or children – and it’s up to us to make a change. 
Investing in heart research and specialist training for New Zealand cardiologists is key. You can help us to prevent this tragic, often premature loss with a kind gift today.

 

 “We all thought heart disease affected someone else.”

 

Heart disease can affect anyone, anywhere, at any time. Hear from some of our storytellers whose lives have been impacted by our country’s single biggest killer. 

Archie

 

When Sam and Alyse's infant son struggled with regurgitation and raspy breathing, they had no idea that it could be caused by an undiscovered heart anomaly.

 

Watch Archie's story

Dr Janice Chew-Harris

 

 

When Dr Janice Chew-Harris' uncle died from a heart attack at just 48 years old, she knew she wanted to make a difference.

 

 

Watch Dr. Janice's story
 

Mike Pero

 

Well-known New Zealand entrepreneur, businessman, husband, father and grandfather, Mike Pero, thought he was bulletproof until a wake-up call set him on a path to take extra good care of his heart.

 

Watch Mike's story

Christina

 

Throughout her life, heart disease has impacted Christina in more ways than one. After tragically losing her first husband to a cardiac arrest and witnessing her current husband have a heart attack, her goal is to raise life-saving heart health awareness. 

 

Watch Christina's story

Read more stories from Kiwis affected by heart disease.