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Canadian SADS Foundation Support and advocacy for inherited cardiac rhythm conditions & sudden cardiac death in the young.

❤️ 31 years. One incredible community.After three decades of supporting individuals and families affected by inherited c...
10/12/2026

❤️ 31 years. One incredible community.

After three decades of supporting individuals and families affected by inherited cardiac conditions, the Canadian SADS Foundation will be winding down its operations.

To everyone who has been part of this journey, from patients and families to volunteers, healthcare professionals, advocates, donors, and supporters, thank you.

Together, we created awareness, support, connection, and hope for thousands of Canadians. While this chapter is coming to a close, the impact of this community will continue to live on.

We are forever grateful for your trust, support, and belief in our mission. ❤️

October is Sudden Cardiac Arrest Awareness Month.Did you know that each year, an estimated 60,000 cardiac arrests occur ...
10/01/2026

October is Sudden Cardiac Arrest Awareness Month.

Did you know that each year, an estimated 60,000 cardiac arrests occur in Canada? That is more than 160 every single day.

For this entire month we will be sharing educational materials around CPR, AEDs, and what matters while help is on the way. Follow along to stay informed, to learn something new, and to help spread the word that anyone can make the difference during Sudden Cardiac Arrest.

When every minute matters, will you be ready?

Today is the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation.We remember the children who never returned home from residential...
09/30/2026

Today is the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation.

We remember the children who never returned home from residential schools, and we honour the survivors, their families, and their communities.

Today is a day for listening and learning.

🌍 Happy World Heart Day! ❤️Your heart has been quietly showing up for you every second since before you were born. About...
09/29/2026

🌍 Happy World Heart Day! ❤️

Your heart has been quietly showing up for you every second since before you were born. About 100,000 beats a day, no days off, no complaints. The least we can do is pay a bit of attention back.

So here is your gentle nudge: learn the warning signs, ask your family about your heart history, and pass this information on to someone you love.

One world. Billions of hearts. Every single one worth looking after. 💛

09/24/2026

🩺 Watchful waiting. It sounds like doing nothing, but for a child with a Brugada diagnosis and a normal ECG, it is the plan.

🎙️ Dr. Georgia Sarquella-Brugada, paediatric electrophysiologist in Barcelona, explains her approach in episode 28 of Let's Talk SADS Live. If you are a parent waiting and wondering whether more testing is the answer, this is the conversation worth sitting down for.

🎧 Listen to the full episode on Spotify, Apple Music, Amazon Music or Youtube.

Link in Bio!

Every family touched by an inherited cardiac condition deserves to feel informed, supported, and connected 💙That's why w...
09/22/2026

Every family touched by an inherited cardiac condition deserves to feel informed, supported, and connected 💙

That's why we created our monthly newsletter. Each issue brings you:

✨ Updates on our campaigns
🔬 The latest clinical trials and research
🎙️ New episodes of the Let's Talk SADS Live podcast
💬 Stories from families and individuals in our community
🫶 New educational resources for you and your loved ones
🤝 Ways to get involved and make a difference

Together, we can raise awareness and save lives. Join us today!

Together, we can raise awareness and save lives. Join us today!

👉 Sign up here: https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/su/QRDDoid

09/18/2026

🧬 Gene and variant. Two words used constantly in an inherited arrhythmia clinic, yet rarely explained in patient friendly manner.

🎙️ Melanie Care, a genetic counsellor at University Health Network, breaks down both in episode 26 of Let's Talk SADS Live, titled The ABC's of Genetics in SADS Conditions. If genetic testing is part of your family's story, this is the conversation worth sitting down for.

🎧 Listen to the full episode on Spotify, Apple Music, Amazon Music or Youtube. Link in Bio🔗

Sometimes the hardest part is not knowing who to ask.Maybe a diagnosis is new and the words are still unfamiliar. Maybe ...
09/16/2026

Sometimes the hardest part is not knowing who to ask.

Maybe a diagnosis is new and the words are still unfamiliar. Maybe someone in your family has been referred for testing. Maybe you have lived with this for years and a new question has come up.

Whatever brought you here, you do not have to work it out on your own.

📞 +1 613-558-7237
✉️ [email protected]
💬 Or send us a direct message right here

No question is too small, and there is no wrong way to reach us.

School is back in session, and with it come gym class, tryouts and the first practices of the season.Most of the time, a...
09/14/2026

School is back in session, and with it come gym class, tryouts and the first practices of the season.

Most of the time, a young person who faints or feels winded is tired, overheated, or pushing hard. Sometimes it is something more.

Three signs are worth knowing. Swipe through, then keep them somewhere you will remember them. If any of these sound familiar, talk to your doctor.

Our SADS School Toolkit is free to download on sads.ca/resources/school-tookit/

09/11/2026

Independence is built one detail at a time. For families in our community, those details start long before the school year does.

That preparation means thinking through details most people never have to consider, and it is exactly what allows a child to ride the bus, play with their friends, and have an ordinary school day.

❤️ It is never over the top. It is what makes independence possible.

🔗 Explore our School Safety Toolkit and more family resources at sads.ca/resources

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