Every nine minutes, an Australian will end up in hospital with heart attack symptoms.

Make a tax-deductible donation today to help save

Make a tax deductible donation today and lead the charge in the fight to save Aussie Hearts

With your support, we can continue to fund ground-breaking research that drives real progress in the fight against heart disease. Donate today.

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$250

Can help fund the materials required to grow heart cells for use in ground-breaking research

$500

Can fund one day of a nurse’s time to prepare patients for a heart-focused clinical trial

$750

Can improve heart-healthy habits among children by funding a school’s registration for Jump Rope for Heart

Emma survived a heart attack thanks to advances in medical research

Emma survived a heart attack thanks to advances in medical research. In 2015, just 45 years old and a seasoned bodybuilder, she knew the crushing pain from her hips to the top of her head meant something was very wrong. Thanks to emergency medical intervention and the placement of a stent in one of her arteries, the mother of two is alive and well today. Emma’s story had a happy ending, but many don’t.

"It's the emotional trauma and the need to rebuild - it was a very long journey back"


- Emma Wilson, Heart Attack Survivor

Saving heart cells during a heart attack with spider venom!

Nathan recently discovered that the venom of the K’gari Island (Fraser Island) funnel-web spider can help heart cells survive in people having a heart attack. Who would have imagined that studying the venom of one of the world’s deadliest spiders could deliver a potential new heart attack treatment? Nathan’s ground-breaking research is driving medical breakthroughs that could enhance the lives of thousands of people every year — but now, he needs your help.

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For heart health information and support, visit heartfoundation.org.au

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