Message from Greta Yearwood, Chief Executive officer of the Heart & Stroke Foundation, to mark its 40th anniversary.

This year, the Heart & Stroke Foundation of Barbados (HSFB) proudly celebrates 40 years of dedicated service to the people of Barbados. Since our founding in 1985, we have worked tirelessly to protect and promote the cardiovascular health of our nation – through public education, early detection, advocacy, support services, and community outreach.

Over these four decades, our impact has grown, our reach has expanded, and our commitment has deepened. But none of this would have been possible without the remarkable individuals and organisations who have stood beside us.

We extend our heartfelt appreciation to:
– The Ministry of Health and Wellness, for its ongoing support and collaboration.
– Our health care professionals, who have provided clinical expertise and compassion to thousands of patients and families.
– Our corporate partners, including Massy Stores, Sagicor, Republic Bank, Central Bank of Barbados, ICBL, Barbados Light & Power, and many others, whose sponsorship and belief in our mission have helped power our programmes and campaigns.
– Our international allies, such as the British Heart Foundation, the Interamerican Heart Foundation (IAHF, the American Heart Association (AHA), Chronic Disease Research (UWI), and PAHO, who have shared invaluable guidance and resources.
– The volunteers, donors, staff, and friends of the Foundation – your dedication and support are the very reason we are here today.

We thank you. We celebrate you. You are part of our heartbeat.

As we honour this ruby milestone, we do so with our eyes on the future. The health challenges we face today are more complex, and the need for prevention, education, and accessible care has never been more urgent. The way forward for HSFB includes…

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