Making every beat count today – and tomorrow
Fall 2023 Impact Report
Passing on a proud tradition: supporting the cause that’s close to their hearts.
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Beat as one
fter marrying in 1965, Barrie and Carol Clayton moved to the Calgary farm founded by Barrie’s grandfather in 1901.
For years, times were tight, making it hard to donate to organizations they loved. Eventually, they were able to support a few, including Heart & Stroke.
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Both have a family history of heart disease. Now, Heart & Stroke research means even more: “In ‘family tradition,’ I have heart issues which are fortunately controlled with medications,” Carol shares. “Barrie has arrhythmia, managed with medication and a pacemaker”. Barrie and Carol have planned a legacy gift in their Wills: “Heart & Stroke is dedicated to advocating for education around heart disease, like how to better our lifestyle choices and maintain proper health.” Setting an example for their children and grandchildren is also important to them. “We want to leave a legacy of hard work,” Barrie says. ”Careful management of resources and community service to support organizations we feel are valuable.”
First COVID-19, then a stroke In the spring of 2021, after more than two weeks in hospital – and four days in intensive care – Katherine Isaac felt like she was finally recovering from COVID-19.
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I’m grateful for the medical advances that have been made, because the condition I have isn’t interfering with my lifestyle at all. Barrie Clayton
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uddenly, the room began spinning and her left arm felt strange. When her doctor said she’d suffered a stroke, the 45-year-old active mom thought it was a misdiagnosis. Then she learned that COVID-19 can trigger blood clots, and one had gone to her brain. She worried about her husband Sheldon and their two young daughters.
While her recovery was tough, she has made great progress. But Katherine manages her expectations: “I hope for a 100% recovery. But I also need to accept that I might not get 100%.”
Living with stroke: Katherine Isaac
Make a difference for generations to come
Pushing research forward for those we love
Making a legacy pledge means we can continue to lead the way in our mission to beat heart disease and stroke and its devastating impact on Canadian families. With so much uncertainty, you can count on making a lasting difference! Visit heartandstroke.ca/legacy or call Mary Goodfellow at 1-800-205-4438 to learn more.
For 70+ years, 95% of the $1.6 billion invested to beat heart disease and stroke has been donor funded. YOU fuel the research that saves lives and helps people like Katherine and her family.
A gift of securities is one of the most cost-effective ways to support the cause that’s close to your heart. Learn more at: heartandstroke.ca/securities
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Donate online at HeartandStroke.ca/Impact
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