Whether you’re 45, 35 or 28 years old, no one is immune to cardiovascular disease. Discover the stories of Frank, Kim, Félix and Annick.

Discover the stories of Frank, Kim, Félix and Annick.

FRANK

A patient of the Institute since 2019

At risk of dying suddenly if he didn’t receive a heart transplant, Frank had one year to live at most. The patient was urgently airlifted to Montreal Heart Institute, where he received the heart surgery that saved his life.

“On the day of my surgery, I asked them to hold up the picture of my wife and daughter before they put me under.”

— Frank

Felix

FÉLIX & ANNICK

A patient of the Institute since the age of 18

Being born with a heart condition doesn’t stop Félix from pursuing his dreams. Thanks to the support of his mom Annick and the care he continues to receive, today he can ski, play basketball and soccer.

“Let the doctors take care of you and listen to your heart – it’s the most important thing you can do.”

— Félix

FÉLIX & ANNICK

A patient of the Institute since the age of 18

Being born with a heart condition doesn’t stop Félix from pursuing his dreams. Thanks to the support of his mom Annick and the care he continues to receive, today he can ski, play basketball and soccer.

“Let the doctors take care of you and listen to your heart – it’s the most important thing you can do.”

— Félix

Felix

KIM

A patient of the Institute since 2022

A mother of two young children, Kim never imagined, at the age of 35, that she would be faced with a life-threatening heart mass. After undergoing emergency surgery at the Montreal Heart Institute, she now realizes just how fragile life can be.

“I could have been driving my car with my kids in the back and then… just be gone.”

— Kim

Kim

9 out of 10 Canadians over the age of 20 have at least one risk factor for cardiovascular disease.

Even you. Even those around you. Listen to your heart. Donate.

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