Canadian Congenital Heart Alliance

February 2022

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jennifer
February 1, 2022
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fundraiser, heart defects, heart disease, charity, CHD, heart month, heart, website redesign, technology, invest

 

CCHA’s website is getting a redesign!

Our website is looking a little tired and outdated, which is not surprising since it was last updated in 2014. Therefore this Heart Month we are launching a fundraiser to raise $4,000 to help us upgrade our website and invest in technology for educational seminars and events. Any amount you are able to contribute would be greatly appreciated.

Donate Now Through CanadaHelps.org!

Last fall we partnered with Kathy, Eric and Cassidy - a student group from York University’s UX/UI Design Capstone course - to conduct a review and needs analysis of our current website, and develop a new design...

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jennifer
February 1, 2022
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heart defects, heart disease, charity, CHD, heart month, heart, congenital heart defect, congenital heart disease, birth defect, 1 in 100, chd awareness, chd advocacy

 

Happy Heart Month 2022 from the Canadian Congenital Heart Alliance (CCHA)!

This year our Heart Month campaign focuses on the number four - 4 chambers in the heart; 4 weeks in February; 4 values in our mission. We advocate for and enrich the lives of people with congenital heart disease (CHD) through awareness, education, research and support. And this month, we've got a line-up of engaging events and campaigns 4 you!

This month we will make announcements, introduce #hastag challenges, launch new resources, and host family activities and more. Stay tuned to see how we have #CanadaLitRed4CHD to...

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jennifer
February 4, 2022
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heart defects, heart disease, charity, CHD, heart month, heart, congenital heart defect, congenital heart disease, birth defect, 1 in 100, chd awareness, chd advocacy

 

CCHA is partnering with 3D Heart Project.

Congratulations to Dr. Carolina Escudero and her 3D Heart project team for winning the $10,000 viewers choice prize from WCCHNs 2022 BoostUP competition!

CCHA is excited to annouce we have partnered with the 3D Heart Project, an innovative cardiac project whose vision is to improve understanding for children, adults and their families of their heart defect and diagnosis by creating an open and freely accessible educational resource using 3D models. Education and access to CHD resources for individuals and families and trainees is vital to being engaged...

Check out how congenital heart disease stacks up against better recognized diseases in Canada! So many affected and so little awareness and funding! Get involved with CCHA, donate, and spread the word about the growing population of of "survivors" so that we can get the care and support we need to live long, healthy lives!

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