February Is Heart Health Month

Every seven minutes, someone in Canada dies from heart disease or stroke. Olympic figure skater Joannie Rochette’s mother was one of those people, passing away from a heart attack at just 55 years old and just two days before Joannie’s short program at the 2010 Vancouver Olympics. Joannie did compete with a heavy heart.  The music began and  her body flowed with every familiar note. It was a very emotional bronze medal win. Now, eight years later, Joannie is supporting Heart & Stroke’s February Heart Month Canvas. Volunteers are raising funds for research breakthroughs, and raising awareness for the signs of a heart attack. For more information about how you can “join Joannie” raising awareness visit Heart And Stroke

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