Who We Are
Registered Charity Number (RCN): 20016616
At Croí, our aim is to lead the fight against heart disease and stroke. Our mission is to prevent disease, save lives and promote recovery & wellbeing.
The majority of our work is funded by fundraising events, voluntary contributions and philanthropy. We are deeply grateful for the support and endorsement of our donors, supporters and volunteers who give so generously of their time and resources
Our Vision
Our vision is an end to premature death or disability from cardiovascular disease in Ireland.
Our Mission
Our mission is to prevent heart disease and stroke, save lives, empower and support families, communities and future generations to take control of their health and well-being.
Croí’s Work Involves:
Raising awareness on a local and national level about the risk factors for heart disease and stroke.
Developing and delivering education, prevention and healthy lifestyle programmes to individuals, families and communities.
Providing accredited education and training for healthcare professionals.
Delivering CPR and defibrillation training to the general public as well as Cardiac Life Support training for healthcare professionals.
Providing accommodation and support at the Croí Heart and Stroke Centre for the relatives of those receiving heart or stroke care at Galway University Hospitals.
Facilitating and collaborating in vital research in the areas of heart disease, stroke, diabetes and obesity.
Developing and testing innovative models of preventive and rehabilitative care.
Representing the voice of the patient and carer.
Supporting the development of heart and stroke services in the West of Ireland, in par
