Forty-two. It’s not a particularly interesting number, Not numerically at least. In a lifetime, though, its significant. And for us here at The Heart & Stroke Foundation its monumental. You see, for forty-two years we’ve been doing the same thing. Day in and day out, advocating for health and wellness. Being an NGO with no Government funding is hard, work. It requires passion, science, good governance and above all else, human-centricity. We’re pleased to have been in a position to change so many lives for the better. So, on our birthday, we’re not going to celebrate ourselves, but rather focus on the stories of the people we’re pleased to have a connection with. Our only birthday wish, is that we’re able to continue to Educate, Inspire and Influence for our next forty-two years.
We’re the Heart & Stroke Foundation.
Making healthier choices easy.
Michael is a community worker, helping the elder at salt river clinic understand the information related to heart and stroke health.
Daniswa is a patient of the District Six clinic, and is on treatment for her heart disease. She has made it her own task to educate other women in her community about the importance of healthy living.
SihleDlamini lost his mom due to heart disease. He has since made it his priority to educate others of the importance of healthier living.
Fierdous, serves her community of Woodstock as a community health facilitator. Working with organisations like the Heart and Stroke Foundation SA, assists her in spreading the message of good health.
Zim as she’s affectionately known as, is the daughter to a Lily who is currently receiving treatment for her heart disease. Zim continues to educate the elders in her community about the importance of healthier living.
Prudence is a nurse and works to ensure that her patients at the Langa clinic are educated on the importance on healthy living and eating for better hearth health,
As a teacher Trudy educates her learners on ensuring their elders are eating healthy and exercising to ensure they live a healthier and longer life.
Thando Mkhize runs a community project in Umlazi that helps to educate older citizens about the importance of making healthier decisions.
Prof Gugu Mchunu is a leader in student upliftment initiatives and exposes students to important health related issues. This ensures that the youth understands the importance of assisting those less educated around these health matters.
Brain Berlein lost his wife to heart disease and has since committed to working with the Heart & Stroke Foundation in KZN, to educate his community and elders of the importance of heart health using his journey has a source of inspiration.
Suresh Mohanlall is a heart health patient, and has benefitted from the Heart & Stroke Foundation’s educational session to better his own health and encourage members of his community to do the same.
Dana Govender leads the Heart & Stroke Foundation’s outreach and promotional work in KZN. He personal mission is align with key organisations in communities where heart and brain health education is needed the most.
Zodawa Mkhize recovered successfully from severe heart health issues and has benefitted from Heart & Stroke Foundation’s educational sessions and shared research to better her own health and share her knowledge with her community.
Sister Paddy is a true ‘peoples person’, she has dedicated her work and time to educating the elders of KZN on the importance of living healthier lives.
Denise Greeves is the chairperson of the Hospital to Home organisation and has devoted her work to uplifting their lives of others especially women with special needs
Grandmothers Against Poverty & AIDS (GAPA) are key community leaders from Khayelitsha in Cape Town. Their mission is to spread the message of a healthy and balanced lifestyle through workshops with the Heart & Stroke Foundations.
Grandmothers Against Poverty & AIDS (GAPA) are key community leaders from Khayelitsha in Cape Town. Their mission is to spread the message of a healthy and balanced lifestyle through workshops with the Heart & Stroke Foundations.
Grandmothers Against Poverty & AIDS (GAPA) are key community leaders from Khayelitsha in Cape Town. Their mission is to spread the message of a healthy and balanced lifestyle through workshops with the Heart & Stroke Foundations.
Grandmothers Against Poverty & AIDS (GAPA) are key community leaders from Khayelitsha in Cape Town. Their mission is to spread the message of a healthy and balanced lifestyle through workshops with the Heart & Stroke Foundations.
Blair Haslam has recovered from a heart attack and continues to share the information and knowledge gained from working with the Heart & Stroke Foundation’s KZN team as part of recovery.
Nawaal’s mom recovered from a devasting heart attack in 2013 and reached out to the Heart & Stroke Foundation for information on healthier living.
Professor Pamela Naidoo is the CEO of the Heart & Stroke Foundation and has been leading this organisation for the past six years.
Rowda Alexander has been a long standing staff member of the Heart & Stroke Foundation with over 20 years’ experience and service commitment to the organisation – which has also played a role in her leading a healthier life.
Shaylin Nundlal is a key staff member at the organisation, he believes the work he does allows the Heart & Stroke Foundation to connect with key communities and businesses to ensure the footprint of the Foundation reaches communities all over the country.
LBianca Synders has been working with the Heart & Stroke Foundation for many years and believes the work of the organisation has allowed her to live a healthier lifestyle and make more informed decisions about her heart health.
Themba Mzondi is a key member in the Heart & Stroke team, his function includes spreading the message of the organisations work to ensure more communities are connected and aware of the importance around Heart and Brain health.
The purpose of the logo is a signifier of this auspicious occasion. A pictorial reminder of all the elements which makes up the Heart & Stroke Foundation. We’ve changed many lives for the better. We’ve provided information, tools and support to build healthy communities. We’ve supported research for improved tools and methods on CVD prevention. We’ve run initiatives promoting health at schools and provided health risk assessments for entire communities.
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