The Victor Chang Cardiac Research Institute

Chris was fit and healthy, had a good diet and regularly exercised. He also became one of the 54,000 Australians who suffer a heart attack every year. It hit Chris out of the blue – heart disease doesn’t discriminate. Read Chris’ incredible story of survival https://bit.ly/2Kl9y4E

Have you or somebody you love been affected by heart disease? Help us raise awareness for the single biggest killer of all Australians. To get involved and to share your story, please leave a comment below about how your life has been affected by heart disease. Together with your support, we can help the mum’s, dad’s, sister’s and brother’s struggling with heart disease. To read some inspiring real-life stories, visit https://bit.ly/2oN5NeX

A heart transplant survivor has taken a spectacular leap of faith, jumping out of an airplane at 14,000ft to celebrate the second anniversary of her heart transplant. What made it even more special was that she took the plunge with her ‘transplant sister’. The pair received their life saving gifts from the same organ donor and they've been best friends ever since. Read more https://bit.ly/2tMaSXT

At four months old, Ryder had already undergone two open-heart surgeries, and spent the first five months of his life in hospital. Now, a few years on, he still has a long way to go, with a third surgery scheduled for when he’s five. It’s research that gives hope to families like Ryder’s. Read his inspiring story https://bit.ly/2Nkmz44

We’ve partnered with Play For Purpose, a charity raffle that supports the Victor Chang Institute and gives you the chance to win more than 11,000 incredible prizes! We thought this was a great opportunity to give something back to our amazing supporters, while still supporting our vital research. With a 1 in 19 chance of winning, it’s a raffle not to miss out on. Tickets are only $25 and $15 of that goes directly to the Victor Chang Institute. To buy a ticket, visit https://bit.ly/2xgj44y

Melissa is a daughter, a sister, a wife, an aunty and a godmother. She’s also a survivor. For 15 years she battled familial dilated cardiomyopathy, the disease that claimed the lives of 7 of her family members. Thirty months ago, she received a heart transplant that unquestionably saved her life. Read Mel’s incredibly touching tribute to her family, her donor and research. We warn you, there won’t be a dry eye! https://bit.ly/2NeNBJY

“To my heart mum,
There are no words to say how thankful, grateful and blessed I am for you. You have been my number one advocate, my cheerleader, my shoulder to lean on, and most importantly, my best friend through it all. Being a heart mum is not a job for the weak. Heart mums sacrifice so much every day for their little miracles. They lose sleep, they don’t eat, they fear the unknown, they cry, and they fight for their babies with special hearts each day. And that’s exactl...
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Tayla and Collin were just two strangers in the same hospital waiting for a heart transplant. In a story of beautiful serendipity, they both received their lifesaving gift on the same night, with a love story to go with it. https://bit.ly/2F8GR7u

Tiny, freshwater zebrafish are helping our scientists find cures for heart disease. Discover how our stripy little friends, who share a 70% genetic make up with humans, are at the centre of a recent Victor Chang Institute world-first discovery. https://bit.ly/2B5evOL

Welcome to our exciting new series Curiosity to Cure, featuring the most concise information there is to help you stay on top of your heart health. Every type of heart disease has different symptoms, risk factors and ways to potentially prevent them. Our special videos will answer all of your questions, starting this week with spontaneous coronary artery dissection (SCAD). To learn more about SCAD or to get involved, visit https://bit.ly/2JfjDTh

Within 24 hours, William went from shopping with his mum to end-stage heart failure. Heart disease changes lives in an instant. Discover how research has given William a future https://bit.ly/2MpMYZn

Joel was like any other healthy, active teenage boy when he was diagnosed with hypertrophic cardiomyopathy. Never would he have thought at just 18 years old he’d find himself on the waiting list for a heart transplant. https://bit.ly/2NwDYpw

When Memphis’ family received the devastating news that their baby had congenital heart disease (CHD), they weren’t even sure if he would survive the surgery. One things for sure, if it wasn’t for medical research, Memphis wouldn’t be here.
Help us raise awareness of CHD by sharing your story today. Comment below to let us know how you’ve been touched by childhood heart disease. https://bit.ly/2u4bzw2

This amazing process is happening inside our bodies right now. How incredible is that!

Sofia had just two wishes for her 11th birthday. The first was to meet popstar Drake, and the second was to receive a lifesaving heart transplant. Now, both her wishes are coming true. To learn more about our heart transplantation discovery which is anticipated to see a 30% rise in transplants, visit https://bit.ly/2JDUpe9

Today the Victor Chang Institute celebrates 10 years since the Lowy Packer Building opened its doors. Officially unveiled by Her Royal Highness, Crown Princess Mary of Denmark in 2008, the Lowy Packer Building continues to honour the legacy of Dr Victor Chang through world class heart research. Beginning with just 2 scientists, the Victor Chang Institute is now home to over 300 scientists and staff, all working together to find cures for the single biggest killer of all Australians. https://bit.ly/2MPNvbq

Today we celebrate and thank all the dads out there: The new dads; The granddads; The men who are waiting to become dads; The women who are both mum and dad;... The single dads; The dads who have sadly lost a child to heart disease; And the dads who are sharing their stories to help us find cures for heart disease, the leading cause of death in Australia. To all the dads, Happy Father’s Day!
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Lara’s gone through more in her short life than some do in a life time. After three open heart surgeries she is now back to her happy, cheerful self. Read more, https://bit.ly/2wsd879

Congratulations to our very own ‘Queen of Hearts’, Professor Sally Dunwoodie who has been awarded the 2018 Eureka Prize for Scientific Research! It’s hoped Professor Dunwoodie’s world first double pregnancy discovery has the potential to transform the way pregnant women are cared for around the world. Join us in congratulating Sally on this incredible achievement by leaving a comment below. https://bit.ly/2C0UA47

HOW RUDE. Your organizing rings me asking for donations several times and when I say no they rudely hang up in my ear!!!! Not professional whatsoever!!

HOW RUDE. Your organizing rings me asking for donations several times and when I say no they rudely hang up in my ear!!!! Not professional whatsoever!!