5 gift ideas to support sensitive hearts

The holiday season is just around the corner and the time has come to start thinking of the presents that will go under your Christmas tree. Here are 5 gift ideas that are sure to let your loved ones know you appreciate them while supporting healthy hearts.

1. Bid on one of the Challenge VP prizes

There are a ton of items up for bid at the Challenge VP auction and some of the proceeds will go to the Montreal Heart Institute Foundation. Unique experiences, prestigious wines, one-of-a-kind artwork… This is the perfect opportunity to get your hands on an original gift that will definitely delight friends or family.

2. An evening of comedy and mixology

HeartBeat presented by TELUS, organized by the Foundation’s Emerging Leaders Committee, will take place on February 11^th.

You’ll receive a festive box that includes snacks and everything you need to prepare delicious cocktails. Simply connect to the event’s virtual platform and follow the instructions of mixologists Lawrence Picard and Sam Trudeau. Comic Pierre-Yves Roy-Desmarais will also be part of the celebrations so you won’t want to miss this fun event!

3. A festive lottery to support the Institute’s projects

The Foundation has officially launched its Loterie des Coeurs! Tickets are available now for $100 each. You could win one of the prizes, which are valued at more than $75,000, including 2 vintage cars (a red Alfa GTV and a red Alfa Spider) or gift cards for Vinitor or Bijouterie Italienne. Funds raised will go to the Montreal Heart Institute.

4. Use your phone to show your support for the Foundation

Thanks to Mon étui pour la vie, you’ll be able to protect your cell phone (or someone else’s) with a beautiful case featuring the Foundation’s colours. For every case sold, $5 will go to our cause. Best of all, they’re currently available for half the price. This is a fantastic stocking stuffer!

5. The gift of a donation

We all know someone who doesn’t want gifts. So why not donate on their behalf to a cause that is dear to their heart? This profoundly sincere gesture is a way to give hope, especially after this rather peculiar year. Until December 31^st, 2020, every donation will be matched by Manulife up to a maximum of $100,000.