Alison’s lifelong heart for giving Alison Twiner’s Heart & Stroke journey began at the age of ten, when she accompanied her mother on her rounds as a Heart & Stroke canvasser in Vancouver: “Every door was opened to us… it was an amazing experience!” She’s been eager to give back ever since. Her extensive background in technology and as a connector of people and ideas served the foundation well in her 2020 role as Chair of the Heart & Stroke Board of Directors: “It’s a privilege for me to share everything I’ve learned helping those big brands to do business and grow, with Heart & Stroke, who do good.”
A life-saving gift, a legacy of hope Your legacy gift will make an impact for generations to come. Together, we can build a future where everyone enjoys longer, healthier lives uninterrupted by heart disease or stroke.
Spring 2025 Impact Report
Alison is ever-inspired by people’s lived experience with heart disease and stroke: “The research funded by Heart & Stroke is incredibly impactful. The stories touch people’s hearts.” Her commitment continues with a gift in her Will. She hopes to inspire other younger people to do the same, because as she puts it: “Heart & Stroke punches above its weight” in the fight to beat heart disease and stroke.
Contact numbers are:
To learn more about Legacy giving, visit: heartandstroke.ca/legacy
Mary Goodfellow - ON 1-800-205-4438 Susan Deike - BC, YK, AB, NWT, SK, MB 1-403-451-3675 Angela Gresseau-Okalow QC, NS, PEI, NL 1-416-386-4517
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
66.2 cents funds life-saving research, advocacy and health promotion 31.4 cents is invested in fundraising 2.4 cents goes to administrative costs
Where every donor dollar goes*
Beat as one Big breakthroughs. Better health. Because of YOU.
A brighter future for women’s heart and brain health
*Based on F24 financial reporting year.
3 easy, secure ways to make your special gift today: Mail Return the reply card in the postage paid envelope provided
Phone 1-877-882-2582
Online heartandstroke.ca/impact or scan the QR code
When we beat as one, we achieve so much more together.
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