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Today's Research is Tomorrow's Cure
More than ever, Australians are aware of the need to increase research funding to fight heart disease which threatens our lives and those of our loved ones.
Whilst there are many causes of heart disease, the most significant is atherosclerosis - the thickening of blood vessels and build-up of fatty plaques within them. Atherosclerosis can develop silently for many years without symptoms. It can strike unexpectedly regardless of age, gender, race or social standing. Often, heart attacks and strokes develop when a blood clot lodges in a vessel that is already partially blocked by atherosclerosis.
Understanding and overcoming atherosclerosis is one of the most important medical challenges in Australia and worldwide.
The cost
The human cost of heart disease is the highest of any known disease. More than 50,000 people die from heart attack or stroke in Australia each year. This is more than deaths caused by cancer, AIDS and road accidents combined. Additionally, about 400,000 people are hospitalised each year with this condition.
More worrying is the fact that about 40% of today's children under the age of 15 years are showing early signs of heart disease.
The financial cost of heart disease to the Nation is enormous, about $7.6 billion each year.
The Heart Research Institute is a registered Non-Profit Charity and relies heavily on donations to speed up the research into prevention, early diagnosis and reversal of atherosclerosis.
How you can help
You can support The Heart Research Institute in a number of ways: through donating now, leaving a gift in your Will, or, through participating in other fundraising programs including:
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Appeals - receive updates on our research and be included in our direct mail appeals to learn to learn first-hand of our research progress, please email or fax your address detail to us today or to speak to someone directly please use our freecall number 1800 651 373.
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Workplace Giving - You and your organisation can now support The Heart Research Institute through regular donations and save yourself money each pay.More information
If you would like to know more about any of our fundraising campaigns: Call us on our freecall number 1800 651 373, or via email. Calling from outside Australia then please call +61 2 9241 4300.
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