Stories

Doctor John Mayhew had been involved in many cardiac arrests in his medical career. But, he never expected to be the patient.

Rose Williamson was born with a heart murmur and has held the Heart Foundation close to her heart all her life.

Jenny Goss has volunteered for the Heart Foundation Big Heart Appeal street collection for twenty years, an event that is extremely close to Jenny’s heart. She has seen just how impactful the Heart Foundation’s work is after experiencing her own heart problems two years ago.

As a cardiac nurse, Jo Bell spent her career supporting and treating patients with heart conditions. Since her retirement, she has developed a lifelong connection with the Heart Foundation, helping to prevent heart disease in her community.

When Clodagh O’Connor had a heart attack in 2009, she had just moved from Hamilton to Invercargill. She assumed the symptoms she was experiencing were due to tiredness or indigestion.

Doug Hosking has lived in Tauranga for 27 years and, by all accounts, is your typical average Kiwi. But little did he know his life was about to change when he and his wife went on a backpacking holiday to Mexico and Central America in 2015.

Rosemary Harris has more reason than most to volunteer as a collector for the Heart Foundation Big Heart Appeal in February 2023. Unfortunately, she knows first-hand what it’s like to suffer from a heart condition.

When Barry Eastwick started volunteering as a street collector for the Heart Foundation Big Heart Appeal, it was out of the goodness of his heart.

The Heart Foundation’s ongoing investment in overseas training for New Zealand cardiologists has saved tens of thousands of lives.

Almost ten years ago, Maggie had a heart attack completely out of the blue. As a fairly healthy and fit woman, she never saw it coming.

Clinical evidence has shown that heart conditions occur more often in those with certain mental disorders, such as depression and anxiety. However, the reason for this is not fully understood.

Research into more effective treatment for rural residents experiencing chest pain shows real benefits.