CPKC donates $1.5 million to Heart & Stroke to advance heart health

Heart & Stroke announced that CPKC renewed its commitment as national Heart Month partner, helping fund the next breakthroughs that support the heart health of people in Canada.

As part of our community investment program, CPKC Has Heart, CPKC has committed $1.5 million in funding to Heart & Stroke over three years, matching Heart Month donations dollar-for-dollar up to $500,000 annually.

“We are deeply grateful to CPKC for their long-standing partnership and generous funding, which plays a vital role in accelerating research and innovation,” says Doug Roth, CEO, Heart & Stroke. “Their renewed commitment to investing in heart health will support those living with heart disease today and help prevent disease tomorrow.”

“We are proud to extend our partnership with Heart & Stroke and reduce cardiovascular disease across North America. Together, through this partnership, CPKC and Heart & Stroke are making transformative strides in research, prevention, and recovery,” said Chad Becker, CPKC Chief of Staff. “We are excited to build on the momentum of our existing relationship and leave a lasting impact on heart health for generations to come.”

Heart Month, recognized every February, encourages people across Canada to take steps to protect and improve their heart health while supporting research that save lives.

This renewal aligns with CPKC’s $1.5 million donation to the American Heart Association for heart research. Since 2015, this collaboration with the American Heart Association has grown into a national relationship spanning six states across the CPKC rail network.

Learn more about CPKC Has Heart.