The 2026 Heart Health Gala will be taking place on Saturday, April 18, 2026.

Join us in supporting cardiovascular care in the Caribbean

Join the Canada Caribbean Heart Health Education (CCHHE) as we cooperate and collaborate with other Caribbean community organizations in Canada and Internationally to promote cardiovascular health at our fundraising gala dinner!

The Caribbean Canada Heart Health Education (CCHHE) annual Heart Health Gala is more than just an annual celebration — it’s a vital lifeline for communities across the Caribbean. Since its inception, our mission is to actively promote cardiovascular health in Canada and in the Caribbean through education, access, and advocacy. With proceeds from past galas, we’ve awarded seven scholarships to students pursuing health sciences in Canada and the gala has raised funds to support the delivery of life-saving medical equipment and supplies to countries including Barbados, Grenada, Guyana, and St. Vincent.

Each year, we also bring together experts from across the Caribbean and Canada to share their insights, innovations, and stories. Past guest speakers have included esteemed leaders such as:

• Dr. Henry Steward – Caribbean Cardiac Society, Curaçao

• Dr. Karen Gordon-Boyle – Deputy Chief Medical Officer, Guyana

• Dr. Charles Greenidge – General Surgeon, St. Lucia

• Dr. Grant Pierce – Executive Director, Albrechtsen Research Centre, Canada

• Dr. Gavin Oudit – Professor, University of Alberta, sharing his journey from Guyana to Canada

Together, these voices and your support make a difference — one heart, one community at a time.

In collaboration with International Hope Canada, funds raised at this event will specifically go towards sending medical supplies to support the people of the Caribbean, and provide funds to support CCHHE’s scholarship program.

Gala registration form can be found at the bottom of this page. 

Event Information

The CCHHE 2026 Heart Health Gala will be held on Saturday, April 18, 2026, at the Canad Inns Polo Park.

Time: 6:00 pm reception, 7:30 pm dinner, 8:30 pm keynote address

Where: Canad Inns Polo Park, 1405 St Matthews Ave, Winnipeg

Dress Code: Business/Formal

• For Ladies: Elegant cocktail dresses, or formal evening separates are appropriate. Feel free to add Caribbean flair with bold colors, prints, or accessories.

• For Gentlemen: A suit and tie or formal cultural attire is perfectly suitable.

Keynote Speaker

Dr. Shelley Zieroth joined the Section of Cardiology as Director of Heart Function Clinics at St. Boniface Hospital in Winnipeg, Canada in July 2006. She is currently a Clinician-Scientist and Professor in the College of Medicine, Max Rady Faculty of Health Sciences, and cross-appointed to the Department of Pathophysiology and Pathology at the University of Manitoba.

Dr. Zieroth attended medical school at the University of Manitoba and went on to train in Internal Medicine and Cardiology at the same centre. She completed her Postdoctoral Clinical Fellowship, specializing in Advanced Heart Failure and Cardiac Transplant, at Toronto General Hospital.

Her research interests include heart failure and cardio-kidney-metabolic interactions. She holds leadership positions in international clinical trials and has enrolled many people in landmark clinical trials during her career. She is also Associate Editor at JACC HF, European Journal of HF and the European Heart Journal.

She is a governor for ACC representing Canada and Past President of the Federation of Medical Women of Canada. She was recipient of the King Charles III Coronation medal for her work with the Federation in 2024. Other leadership roles include co-Chair of the Canadian Heart Function Alliance Sex and Gender Working Group, Past President of the Canadian Heart Failure Society (CHFS) and she received the CHFS Annual Achievement Award in 2025. She has been a longstanding contributor and previous co-Chair of the Canadian Cardiovascular Society Heart Failure Guidelines and other international heart failure guidelines. She serves as Co-Chair of Canada’s largest annual heart failure meeting, HF Update.

What fun we had in 2025!

Ticket and Sponsorship Information

Diamond Sponsorship – $3,000.00

As a Diamond Sponsor, you will receive: 

• VIP seating
• Recognition on stage
• Appreciation plaque
• 1/2 page ad in program (5 inches x 3.875 inches)
• Ad in slideshow
• 8 tickets

Bronze Sponsorship – $500.00

As a Bronze Sponsor, you will receive: 

• 1/4 page ad in program (2.375 inches x 3.875 inches)
• Ad in slideshow
• 2 tickets

Registration Form

We accept cheques, e-transfers and credit card payments. If you have any difficulties completing the online registration form, or would like more information, please contact: Dorothy Barrett @ 204-777-5256 / Kamta Roy Singh @ 204-227-4193 / Joe Marrast @ 204-296-8396