While channel surfing this weekend, I stopped on the University of Ottawa Heart Institute telethon. The UOHI funds research into cures and treatments for heart disease, and supports education and prevention programs. In 2006, 30% of ALL Canadian deaths were due to cardiovascular disease. That single, mind-blowing statistic explains why funding education and prevention is esstential to our aging population.
Locally, the UOHI is a source of pride, jobs, knowledge and innovation in our community. I'm proud to have contributed to such a worthy institution.
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