Visit our website to access the comprehensive "School Safety Toolkit", designed to help parents provide schools with the information they need to ensure a cardiac safe school environment. Check out the Educational Videos in both English and French. The videos are intended to educate the whole school community: students, parents, teachers and staff, about the critical need for CPR and AED training and the crucial importance of implementing cardiac safety emergency plans in all schools. By educating our school community about cardiac safety, we promote wider community cardiac safety for everyone. Follow the link below to view https://lnkd.in/eZP3TN65
The Canadian SADS Foundation
Wellness and Fitness Services
Ottawa, Ontario 83 followers
Established in 1995, our goal is to provide support and advocacy for patients and families affected by inherited cardiac
About us
• Support for patient and families affected by inherited cardiac rhythm disorders • Awareness of "The Warning Signs" for these disorders for all who care for and work with our children • Advocacy for research to improve diagnosis and treatment of inherited cardiac rhythm disorders
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https://lnk.bio/sadsfoundationca
External link for The Canadian SADS Foundation
- Industry
- Wellness and Fitness Services
- Company size
- 2-10 employees
- Headquarters
- Ottawa, Ontario
- Type
- Nonprofit
- Founded
- 1995
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Primary
1010-350 Laurier Ave W
Ottawa, Ontario K1R 7T1, CA
Employees at The Canadian SADS Foundation
Updates
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Join us this upcoming Tuesday, August 20th, 2024 on Facebook, Youtube and Instagram to view our latest "Let's Talk SADS Live" Episode 22. Dr.Nathaniel Moulson will be speaking to us about navigating sports and exercise with SADS conditions. Dr. Moulson is a Preventative and Sports Cardiologist at the University of British Columbia where he is a Clinical Assistant Professor in the Division of Cardiology. He is the medical director of the Vancouver General Hospital Cardiac Rehabilitation Program and the CardioRisk Prevention Clinic. He is a clinician investigator at the Centre for Cardiovascular Innovation and actively involved as the principal and co-investigator for multiple single and multi-center national and international research studies in the areas of sports cardiology, cardiac rehabilitation and prevention, and virtual health care, including the Canadian lead for the Outcomes Registry for Cardiac Conditions in Athletes (ORCCA). "Let's Talk SADS Live" hosted by Dr.Shubhayan Sanatani, is a unique Canadian opportunity for patients, families and the community at large to gain valuable insights and engage with leading world experts to learn about inherited cardiac disorders. Please visit our website at: https://lnkd.in/gBdQ_zDG to view past episodes that cover a variety of important topics.
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Follow this link: https://lnkd.in/eZP3TN65 to instruct us how to create a personalized school safety poster for your child. These posters will be an integral part of your child's school emergency plan. This is an excellent opportunity to educate a whole community about SADS warning signs and the importance of school cardiac safety.
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We’d love for you to submit your own SADS story for posting to our website to share your lived experiences with Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy. By sharing, you help us build a stronger, more supportive community. Take a moment to read Tim’s incredible journey: https://lnkd.in/ehTY529t Tim has been living with HCM for over two decades and offers valuable insights and inspiration. By contributing to stories like Tim’s, you help us build a community of hope and strength for everyone navigating their own HCM path. Alternatively, you may wish to share an HCM story like Nadia's in memory of a loved one: www.sads.ca/in-memoriam/. We recognize that "In Memoriam" stories can be painful for many to write but are often meaningful to others who have experienced a similar loss to yours. We can help! Please complete this form: sads.ca/contact-us/ and we will contact you to assist you to write about your own journey with HCM. We are inviting you to be part of our collective efforts to guide and uplift others facing similar HCM challenges.
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It’s almost "Back to School" time. As you prepare your child for the new academic year, it’s important to equip your school with the tools required to keep your child safe and healthy. Did you know that The Canadian SADS Foundation offers a wealth of resources specifically designed to help educate your school about cardiac safety including the importance of CPR training and AED implementation. Our school safety toolkit also allows you to create a custom poster for the school to explain your child's condition and encourages the school community to put an emergency plan in place should an emergency occur. To access the School Safety Toolkit and incorporate these important safety measures into your school year preparations, follow the link below. Empower yourself, your children and your school community with the knowledge needed to respond to cardiac emergencies effectively. https://lnkd.in/eZP3TN65 Together, we can make the upcoming school year not only educational but also safer for everyone involved.
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This upcoming Tuesday, July 23rd, 2024 join us for Episode 21 of "Let's Talk SADS Live". You may join us live on Facebook, X, Youtube, and Instagram where our special guest, Dr. Joseph Atallah, will guide us through the use of Cardiac Denervation as a treatment option for SADS conditions. Dr. Joseph Atallah is a Cardiologist and serves as the Medical Director for the sections of Electrophysiology and Outpatient Services at the Stollery Children's Hospital in Edmonton, AB. He earned his medical degree from McGill University and completed a residency in general pediatrics at the Montreal Children’s Hospital. Dr. Atallah subsequently undertook a Pediatric Cardiology Fellowship at Stollery Children's Hospital. He further specialized in Pediatric and Adult Congenital Interventional Electrophysiology during a fellowship at Children’s Hospital Boston. He also earned a Masters degree in Epidemiology from the Harvard School of Public Health. In his clinical practice, Dr. Atallah specializes in inherited arrhythmia disorders, complex interventional electrophysiology procedures, and surgical implantation and complex extraction of pacemakers and defibrillators. Hosted by Dr. Shubhayan Sanatani, this a rare opportunity for patients, families and anyone interested in inherited heart rhythm conditions to gain valuable insights and engage with world leading experts. Cant join live? Catch the replay on our Youtube, Facebook and Instagram channels to stay informed.
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On Thursday, July 18th, the family and friends of Tyson Downs are hosting the "Give Your Best" memorial golf day in honor of Tyson, who tragically passed away at the age of 18 from sudden cardiac arrest on July 23, 2023. Tyson was an exceptional person and athlete with a passion for hockey, lacrosse, and golf. The Canadian SADS Foundation extends our sincere condolences to the family. By holding this event, the Downs family sets a shining example of remembering and honoring a loved one. By donating to the Canadian SADS Foundation, the Downs family and friends will contribute to the many programs of the Foundation aimed at providing support and education to affected families and amplifying awareness about these sometimes devastating SADS conditions. For more about Tyson's life, please check out the following link: https://lnkd.in/e_RMYka5
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💖 Donate to your favourite charity! ❤️ Your contribution will help fund key programs and enable us to continue to provide invaluable information to those in need. Let's spread hope together – every donation counts! Click the link below or visit our website to donate today! https://www.sads.ca/
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Every heartbeat tells a unique story. Whether you or a loved one has been diagnosed with a condition, your experiences with inherited heart arrhythmias matters. We would love to hear your story. By sharing your story on our website with the SADS community., you will inspire and empower others. Together, we can raise awareness, provide support, and celebrate resilience. 💗 Read about patient stories on our website! https://lnkd.in/ehTY529t
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Gear up for a meaningful way to make a difference! Host your own car wash and rally support for the Canadian SADS Foundation. Your efforts will fund crucial support services for those affected. Let's wash away uncertainties together—every car cleaned brings us closer to a healthier future. 🚗💦 Have questions about raising funds for the Canadian SADS foundation? Feel free to contact us at info@sads.ca.
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