UofT Cardiovascular Disease Student Association

ABOUT US

The Cardiovascular Disease Student Association or CVDSA is a student led advocacy group dedicated to raising awareness and funds in collaboration with charities like the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Canada. Our organization operates through five distinct committees: Events and Education, Research, Finance, Marketing, and Development. Together, we aim to increase awareness of cardiovascular diseases, inspire student engagement in research, and support charitable fundraising efforts.

WHY JOIN?

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Collaborations

We collaborate with various organizations, including SAGE and St. JohnAmbulance (SJA) Canada. We plan to host campus-wide events and areactively networking with other groups focused on cardiovascular disease initiatives!

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Fundraisers

We have organized several bake sales and sticker foundations to support charities like the heart and Stroke Foundation. Our missions align with these organizations' efforts to eliminate heart disease and stroke by advancing research, promoting healthy living, and advocating for meaningful change.

Conferences

We hold research conferences aimed at educating students about ongoing advancements in tackling heart disease, featuring professionals from various health fields who share diverse perspectives on innovations in treatments for cardiovascular disease, heart conditions, and stroke!