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Our Mission and What We Do
The Heart and Stroke Foundation of Prince Edward Island is governed by a volunteer board of directors representing a number of communities across PEI, who bring expertise from diverse fields and disciplines. This hard-working and committed group of individuals share our passion for improving the health of Islanders of all ages, and from all walks of life.
School-based programs
- Quit and Win - a smoking cessation competition with close to 3,000 participants aged 15+. Major partners were Health Canada and PETRA
- Pumped Magazine – a heart-healthy magazine distributed to students grades four to six
- Jump Rope and Hoops for Heart – activity-based programs aimed at keeping young people aware of their heart-health
Worksite wellness program
- Live Life Well – a joint project with Health Canada designed to create heart-healthy workplaces on PEI
- Workplace Wellness Conference – a two-day conference attended by over 200 wellness professionals from across Atlantic Canada
Heart and stroke education
- Heart to Heart – cardiac education and support program for individuals learning to live with heart disease
- Talking about Tobacco – a project in partnership with PETRA aimed at developing an accurate picture of current adherence to school board no smoking policies
- Professional Development Grants – awarded to health care professionals attending cardiovascular workshops
Community-based initiatives
- Healthy Living Strategy – the foundation is a lead partner in this province-wide coordinated effort to address chronic disease risk factors
HEART AND STROKE FOUNDATION BOARD OF DIRECTORS 2006-2007
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Chair
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Mrs. Wilma Hambly
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Past Chair/Chair Governance Committee
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Mrs. Helen Flynn
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Chair Finance Committee
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Mrs. Karen Creighan
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Federation Board Representative
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Mr. Gordon MacKay
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Directors
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Mr. Jonathon Ross
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Mrs. Michelle Currie
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Dr. Ed Harrison
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Mrs. Margo Thompson
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Mrs. Heather Cutliffe
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Mrs. Mary Lynn Kane
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Mr. Bill Dow
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Mrs. Cindy Walker
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The Heart and Stroke Foundation relies heavily on our amazing cadre of volunteers who perform many tasks for us, from serving on our Board of Directors and committees, to assisting with local health fairs to providing clerical support in the office. However, our staff should also be recognized for the part they play on a day-to-day basis in enabling our work.
HEART AND STROKE FOUNDATION OF PRINCE EDWARD ISLAND STAFF
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CEO/Executive Director
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Charlotte Comrie
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Director of Development
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Joan Sinclair
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Administrative Assistant
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Lynda MacDonald
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Health Promotion Coordinator
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Susan Taylor-McConnell
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School Programs and Events Coordinator
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Sue Platts
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Stroke Strategy Coordinator
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Cathy Sinclair
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Administration
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Lynn Ellsworth
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