Sponsors

Every year, thousands of Canadians ride in the Becel Heart&Stroke Ride for Heart to help us continue the life-saving research that creates more survivors. This year a new tradition begins with the addition of the run and walk to the traditional ride. Without the support of our sponsors, this incredible event wouldn’t be possible. We gratefully acknowledge the outstanding contribution and support of our caring corporate partners and supporters.

Title Sponsor

Becel is proud to be the title sponsor of the Becel Heart&Stroke Ride for Heart for the 23^rd year. The Becel Heart and Stroke collaboration is built on shared values, and a commitment to excellence, through fundraising and healthy eating choices. Becel is the leading margarine brand in Canada, with a strong commitment to heart health innovation and education. For over 20 years, Becel margarine has been the leading supporter of health promotion initiatives of the Heart and Stroke Foundation, and continues to motivate and inspire our donors, employees, and fundraisers through their generous contribution and commitment to the Heart and Stroke Foundation cause. Becel has always believed in the importance of caring for your heart. That's the reason Becel margarine was made, and that's the reason we are dedicated to educating Canadians about the importance of heart healthy living. For more information, please visit www.becel.ca.

Run/Walk Sponsor

ASPIRIN® 81mg is delighted to be the presenting sponsor of the Heart and Stroke’s inaugural Run/Walk. ASPIRIN® 81mg is Canada's best-selling national brand of low dose acetylsalicylic acid (ASA) from Bayer; a company that has been contributing to the health and wellness of consumers for over 110 years. ASPIRIN® 81mg and the Heart and Stroke are working together to educate Canadians about the signs and symptoms of a heart attack and the importance of being prepared. ASPIRIN® 81mg is approved in Canada for emergency use during a heart attack. Canadians can take an easy step and keep ASPIRIN® 81mg on hand - it may help save their lives. For more information, please visit www.aspirin81.ca.

Paramedic Challenge Sponsor

ZOLL Medical Corporation is proud to be a sponsor of the Heart and Stroke Foundation, an organization with the important mission of building awareness and educating the public on how the incidence of heart disease can be reduced in our Country. ZOLL develops and markets medical devices and software solutions that help advance emergency care and save lives, while increasing clinical and operational efficiencies. With products for defibrillation and monitoring, circulation and CPR feedback, data management, fluid resuscitation, and therapeutic temperature management, ZOLL provides a comprehensive set of technologies which help clinicians, EMS and fire professionals, and lay rescuers treat victims needing resuscitation and critical care. For more information, visit www.zoll.com.

Spoke Sponsors

MegaRed®, in support of the Heart and Stroke Foundation, is working to promote better Cardio Health amongst Canadians via the Cardio Health Movement. Join the movement today at www.megared.ca and make a commitment to better cardio health… plus, get valuable tips & info to help you along the way. MegaRed® is committed to helping the Heart and Stroke Foundation create more survivors. Through this support MegaRed® is helping the Heart and Stroke Foundation move closer to its crucial goal of reducing Canadians’ rate of death from heart disease and stroke by 25% by 2020.

 

Ontario Pork is proud to be a sponsor of the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Canada and Ride for Heart. Our 1,369 pork farmers recognize the importance that diet plays in reducing the risk for chronic illnesses. Eating a balanced diet that includes lean meats like pork, staying active and reducing stress are all steps to ensuring you are living a heart healthy lifestyle. For more ideas on how to cook up some delicious Ontario Pork visit www.ontariopork.com/recipes.

 

Allstream Canada’s business telecommunications provider is now part of Zayo, the global leader in communications infrastructure. Zayo provides infrastructure services, fibre and bandwidth connectivity, colocation and cloud services to the world’s leading businesses and is a new highly competitive player in Canada.

 

Novo Nordisk is a global healthcare company with more than 90 years of innovation and leadership in diabetes care. This heritage has given us experience and capabilities that also enable us to help people defeat other serious chronic conditions: hemophilia, growth disorders and obesity. Headquartered in Denmark, Novo Nordisk employs approximately 41,000 people in 75 countries and markets its products in more than 180 countries. For more information, visit novonordisk.ca

 

Philips is driven by innovative solutions designed to improve patient outcomes, provide better value and expand access to care. Philips goal is to improve the lives of 3 billion people a year by 2025 by creating innovations across the health continuum.

Please contact Danielle BeGora, dbegora@hsf.on.ca if you are interested in becoming a sponsor of the Becel Heart&Stroke Ride for Heart.

Community Partners

• Body & Soul Fitness
• City of Toronto
• City of Toronto - HTO To Go
• Cycle Solutions
• Eska
• Exhibition Place
• Fiera Foods Company
• Lenovo Canada
• Ontario by Bike
• Racer Sportif
• Riders Cycle & Board Inc.
• Skiis & Biikes
• Toronto Bike Network
• Toronto Paramedic Services
• Toronto Police Services
• ZM Cycle & Fitness Ltd.