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Donate to vital heart research and help save a life like George’s

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Young George who suffered a sudden cardiac arrest, lying in hospital bed

At just 8 years old, George nearly lost his life

3 polaroids of George, diagnosed with Brugada Syndrome at 8 years old

He suffered a sudden cardiac arrest at home in his bedroom.

“I saw his eyes roll back. I rang triple zero. I thought he was dead.” George's mum, Fiona

George has a rare and often fatal heart condition. He now has an innovative medical implant fitted that continuously monitors his heart and means he can live a normal life.

George’s family is together thanks to cutting-edge heart research.

Please help keep more families together.

Donate today to fund life-saving heart research.

Will you join the fight against heart disease?

By donating today, you can help improve heart disease detection, prevention and support for all people in Australia.

Red circular icon with a white heart organ symbolising research funding for cardiac emergencies

$500 can help fund research on new therapies to further improve recovery and survival following a cardiac emergency

Red circular icon with a white defibrillator

$1,500 can help place a defibrillator in a public space to increase survival after a heart attack

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$2,500 could pay for a genetic profile so researchers can better understand the causes of heart disease

Your donation funds cutting-edge research

Dr Janet Bray

Professor Janet Bray

Researching how to improve survival rates from cardiac arrest across Australia.

“Your support helps me explore innovative solutions to improve outcomes in cardiac emergencies, with the potential to save countless lives.”

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AProf Jodie Ingles

A/Prof. Jodie Ingles

Genetic testing to better diagnose and manage inherited heart diseases.

“I’m really grateful to the Heart Foundation donors that generously support my research.”

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Fiona with George

I feel grateful that research and technology has ensured George has the latest and greatest device. But more needs to be done. Sadly, circumstances look so different for other families.”

Fiona, George’s mum

Thank you for your heartfelt support.

Because of you, families like George’s have hope for a brighter future.