- 7 February 2023Charismatic entertainer makes a comeback
Award-winning singer and entertainer Suzanne Prentice believes if it had not been for the quick actions of her husband and hospital staff, she might not have survived a heart attack in 2022.
Read more... - 7 February 2023A second chance to live life
Adventure fisherman, entrepreneur and father of four, Andrew Hill suffered the first of three heart attacks at 40. Ten years later, at 50, he is encouraging others to get their hearts checked.
Read more... - 7 February 2023Every day is a bonus
Doctor John Mayhew had been involved in many cardiac arrests in his medical career. But, he never expected to be the patient.
Read more... - 25 January 2023Heart murmur becomes heart attack for keen volunteer
Rose Williamson was born with a heart murmur and has held the Heart Foundation close to her heart all her life.
Read more... - 12 January 2023Support your heart, support your family
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.
Read more... - 22 December 2022A lifelong connection to the heart
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.
Read more... - 15 December 2022Big-hearted volunteer gives back to help fund heart research
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.
Read more... - 8 December 2022Positive outlook after life-changing heart surgery
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.
Read more... - 1 December 2022Exercise and volunteering keep the heart young
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.
Read more... - 25 November 2022Long-time Heart Foundation volunteer has heart event
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.
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The Heart Foundation’s ongoing investment in overseas training for New Zealand cardiologists has saved tens of thousands of lives.
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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.
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