Homehome_admin2020-01-23T03:55:03+00:00

Hope for Hearts

MISSION

Our mission is to help change the life expectancy and the quality of life of children with heart disease by supporting programs that promote an active and healthy lifestyle.

INSPIRATION

“Life is more than a beating heart. Our next challenge is to make sure that our patients will live at their maximum capacity.”
DR. BARBARA CIFRA, FOUNDER

SICKKIDS-ON-BLUE

ABOUT THE PROGRAM

$83,000

RAISED TO DATE

40+

FAMILIES ASSISTED

4500+

SUN SALUTATIONS
FOR SICKKIDS

block-quote-wide

I think it is important to support The Exercise Medicine Program because children like me who are born with heart disease deserve to play, participate in physical activities, and lead a normal life just like other kids our age.”

-Arezo Farah, SickKids Heart Centre Patient

MORE STORIES FROM THE PROGRAM

Save the date for the 2020 Hope for Hearts Yogathon

on Saturday, April 25! Exciting details coming soon…

MORE ABOUT SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

WHAT’S NEW ON INSTAGRAM

Happy New Year! . As we enter a new year, and refl

Happy New Year! .
As we enter a new year, and reflect on the one that just passed, we’re feeling grateful, inspired and excited.
.
Grateful for everyone who supported Hope for Hearts and our mission to support the Exercise Medicine Program at Sick Kids hospital.
.
Inspired by kids like Alex and Lena who benefitted from the program and committed to living a healthy and active lifestyle!
.
Excited for the 2020 Hope for Hearts Yogathon — stay tuned for details!
.
.
#Hope4Hearts #sickkids #sickkidsvsbrokenhearts #exercisemedicine #hearthealth #yogalove #yogalife #yogaforlife #Torontoyoga #yogilife #yogisoftoronto

Happy Mother’s Day🌸! Moms are the anchors of

Happy Mother’s Day🌸! Moms are the anchors of our lives and always know what to do or say. Thank you to @AaronBaboolal for sharing his story and his mom's wise words, "You have legs that work and you have a heart that beats—use it." To read more about Aaron’s story, visit our website at www.hopeforhearts.ca
.
A special thank you to all that our moms do to make us healthy, happy and loved❤
.
.
#Hope4Hearts #H4Hmoments #sickkids #sickkidsvsbrokenhearts #exercisemedicine #hearthealth #activekids #healthykids #mothersday #moms #mother #mothers #momstrong #motherslove #mommyandme #madre

#tbt Some of your great photo booth pics from the

#tbt Some of your great photo booth pics from the 2019 Yogathon! Thank you for sharing your #H4Hmoments❤️! @jimmysteele1 @downwarddogyoga @sallyleungfitness @robertnormanphillip @katseban @muktabeing @theonlyalexandria @trainer.tay @angie_delia .
.
Love to see more #H4Hmoments! Tag us at @hopeforheart .
#Hope4Hearts2019 #sickkids #sickkidsvsbrokenhearts #exercisemedicine #hearthealth #yogalove #yogalife #yogaforlife #Torontoyoga #yogilife #yogisoftoronto

Good morning! Here is a quick preview of some of t

Good morning! Here is a quick preview of some of the #H4Hmoments from our third annual yoga event. Visit the 2019 Yogathon photo gallery on our website at www.hopeforhearts.com under the Event page and on our Facebook page. We love photos, so please tag us in yours @hopeforheart #H4Hmoments! •
•
📸 @ladybambrick •
•
•
•
•
#Hope4Hearts2019 #sickkids #sickkidsvsbrokenhearts #exercisemedicine #hearthealth #activekids #activekidsarehappykids #mindfulness #yogalove #yogalife #yogaforlife #yoga #yogaforacause #ohm #Torontoyoga #yogilife #yogisoftoronto #toronto #h4hmoments #yoga #yogaforgood #yoga #namaste

Check out this clip of our 2019 Hope for Hearts Yo

Check out this clip of our 2019 Hope for Hearts Yogathon! Thank you to the four amazing instructors, @iamjacquiwells @jonathanphair @queeniephair & @michaeldecorte and the incredible #music maestro, @theonlyalexandria for creating such an incredible and beautiful 90-minute yoga practice and experience! We are #grateful. THANK YOU & #NAMASTE !
•
•
📸 @ladybambrick
•
•
•
•
#Hope4Hearts2019 #sickkids #sickkidsvsbrokenhearts #exercisemedicine #hearthealth #activekids #activekidsarehappykids #mindfulness #yogalove #yogalife #yogaforlife #yoga #yogaforacause #ohm #Torontoyoga #yogilife #yogisoftoronto #toronto #h4hmoments #soundbath #musicforthesoul #meditation

#ICYMI, the #H4HYogathon was on CTV News! We were

#ICYMI, the #H4HYogathon was on CTV News! We were honoured to have @danalevenson visit Sick Kids hospital to talk to our founder @barbara_cifra about the Exercise Medicine Program and the story behind the annual yogathon. Visit our website homepage at www.hopeforhearts.ca to watch the FULL segment!

Special thanks to @aaronbaboolal and Alex for sharing their inspiring stories❤️❤️.
•
•
Thank you to our sponsors @downwarddogyoga @equinox #toronto, #Printzone @muktabeing & #planetpaperbox & #eventplanning partner @aboveandbeyond plus ALL our amazing volunteers
•
•
•Hope4Hearts2019 #sickkids #sickkidsvsbrokenhearts #exercisemedicine #hearthealth #activekids #activekidsarehappykids #activekidsdobetter #yogalove #yogalife #yogaforlife #Torontoyoga #yogilife #yogisoftoronto #h4hmoments #yogaforagoodcause #yogaforgood

Thank you again to everyone who attended and fundr

Thank you again to everyone who attended and fundraised for and donated to the 2019 Hope for Hearts Yogathon❤️🙏❤️! Because of your efforts we exceeded our goal! Along with the generous support of our sponsors, we're thrilled to announce that we raised over $18,000 for the Exercise Medicine Program at Sick Kids hospital🎉!
.
#Hope4Hearts2019 #sickkids #sickkidsvsbrokenhearts #exercisemedicine #hearthealth #activekids #activekidsarehappykids #activekidsdobetter #yogalove #yogalife #yogaforlife #Torontoyoga #yogilife #yogisoftoronto

Are you ready for the 2019 Hope for Hearts Yogatho

Are you ready for the 2019 Hope for Hearts Yogathon? We are! Get ready to flow for a good cause and have lots of fun. See you tomorrow, Saturday April 27th at @uoftsportandrec Goldring Centre at 100 Devonshire Place. Doors open at 10:30 a.m.!
•
•
Don’t have a ticket yet? Don’t miss out on the fun and get your last minute ticket through the link in our bio for the 2019 Yogathon in support of the Exercise Medicine Program at Sick Kids
.
.
#Hope4Hearts2019 #sickkids #sickkidsvsbrokenhearts #exercisemedicine #hearthealth #activekids #activekidsarehappykids #activekidsdobetter #yogalove #yogalife #yogaforlife #Torontoyoga #yogilife #yogisoftoronto

#TBT to the 2018 Yogathon! Can’t wait to see all

#TBT to the 2018 Yogathon! Can’t wait to see all of you Hope for Hearts yoga warriors this Saturday❤️! .
Tickets still available through the link in our bio for the 2019 Yogathon in support of the Exercise Medicine Program at Sick Kids💪
.
Photo credit to our amazing photographer 📷 @ladybambrick .
.
#Hope4Hearts2019 #sickkids #sickkidsvsbrokenhearts #exercisemedicine #hearthealth #activekids #activekidsarehappykids #activekidsdobetter #yogalove #yogalife #yogaforlife #Torontoyoga #yogilife #yogisoftorontor

Thank you to Lena’s mom for sharing her story ab

Thank you to Lena’s mom for sharing her story about the benefits of exercise for all hearts ♥️ —— I knew my daughter was always capable of great things, but I was afraid to push her too hard and have her fall back and get ill. I think the greatest way, the Exercise Medicine Program changed my perception is to show she truly is much stronger than one would think.
.
I would tell other parents not to fear physical activity. We know that exercise strengthens a healthy heart and a special heart can benefit from it as well, with the proper guidance of course.
—Lena’s mom—
.
.
Go to the link in our bio to get your tickets for the Hope for Hearts Yogathon on April 27th in support of the Exercise Medicine Program at Sick Kids Hospital!
.
.
#Hope4Hearts2019 #sickkids #sickkidsvsbrokenhearts #exercisemedicine #hearthealth #activekids #activekidsarehappykids #activekidsdobetter #yogalove #yogalife #yogaforlife #Torontoyoga #yogilife #yogisoftoronto

Thank you to Equinox Yorkville for their generous support of the 2019 Hope for Hearts Yogathon!
.
Unlimited Group Fitness is just the beginning. Discover all the ways you could unlock your potential with an Equinox membership -- including luxe amenities, exceptional service, unrivalled fitness classes, unparalleled personal training and studios that inspire you to perform. It's more than a fitness club. It's a life. Visit their website for more information on member benefits. www.equinox.com
.
.
#Hope4Hearts #sickkidsvsbrokenhearts #hearthealth #yogalove #yogalife #yogaforlife #Torontoyoga #yogilife #yogisoftoronto #equinox #equinoxcanada

Happy Earth Day! This year we’re excited to have

Happy Earth Day! This year we’re excited to have @reduceeveryday as our prizing partner. They’ve kindly donated a gorgeous Axis BPA Free reusable water bottle for every Yogathon attendee. What we love about this bottle is its leak proof, hygienic lid closure and push-button flip top. Thank you to the founders, Ken and Ilene Kreafle for helping us to ditch the disposables with style! Read more about them at www.reduceeveryday.com
.
.
#earthday #Hope4Hearts #sickkidsvsbrokenhearts #hearthealth #yogalove #yogalife #yogaforlife #Torontoyoga #yogilife #yogisoftoronto

Load More... Follow on Instagram

DONATE

VOLUNTEER

SPONSOR

TICKETS