Here at AED Advantage, our mission is to protect, educate and save the lives of people in our communities. That’s why we ran the Heart2Heart Giveaway Campaign – to help a Canadian organization take one step closer to safety for their workplace, home, or community by giving them two AEDs – one for themselves and one to gift.
Today, we’re excited to announce the lucky winner who will be making their community more heart-safe with a new rescue-ready LIFEPAK CR2 AED.
Congratulations to the Heart2Heart Winner: Made by Momma
We’re thrilled to announce the winner of our 2025 Heart2Heart Giveaway: Made by Momma, a grassroots non-profit organization based in Calgary, Alberta. This inspiring organization will receive one life-saving AED to further their mission of supporting families in times of need and protecting their community – plus one more to gift to another person or organization of their choosing.
Get to Know Made by Momma
Made by Momma is an Alberta-based charity driven by a team of dedicated volunteers. For over 15 years, they have provided practical peer-to-peer support to mothers and families during life-changing situations and adversity.
Families in need of assistance can rely on Made by Momma’s volunteers to provide:
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Healthy prepared meals and wholesome baked goods
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Baby, children, and family essentials
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Christmas and birthday programs
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Supportive in-home visits
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A variety of other services to alleviate stress for families in crisis
The organization’s motto, “it takes a village,” reflects its belief in the power of community care. This belief aligns perfectly with our mission at AED Advantage to protect, educate, and save lives in our communities.
“In times of crisis, mothers often have to drop everything to support their baby, child or spouse. We have to ask ourselves – when that happens, who supports the mother? Mothers are natural nurturers and often take on extra stress with every intention of “doing-it-all” but we know that not every mother has the social support to be a super-mom, super-wife and super-woman every day of the year. Made by Momma offers practical hands-on peer-to-peer support to help alleviate some of the stress that life-changing situations may bring on.” - Allyson Palyschuk Founding Member and President
The Impact of AEDs for Made by Momma
The AED awarded to Made by Momma will be a vital addition to their operations, ensuring the safety and well-being of their clients, volunteers, and visitors. Having this device on-site means they can respond quickly and effectively in the event of a cardiac emergency, providing peace of mind and life-saving capabilities.
“As an organization that supports families in crisis, we know how difficult it can be when an emergency hits. And we also know how hard it can be to anticipate when it might happen.
This is why it means the world to us to help keep our community safe by having an AED on site. Thank you for helping us be prepared in case of a medical emergency so that we can be there for our volunteers, supporters and clients when they need us most!”
- Allyson Palyschuk Founding Member and President
Looking Ahead at Heart Safety Across Canada
The Heart2Heart Giveaway was designed to empower communities by providing AEDs to organizations making a difference. We were overwhelmed by the incredible submissions, each highlighting the passion and dedication of groups working tirelessly to create safer and healthier communities.
At AED Advantage, we believe that every community deserves access to life-saving technology and education. While our Heart2Heart Giveaway celebrates only one organization, our broader vision is to make AEDs more accessible across Canada. From schools and community centres to sports facilities and workplaces, our goal is to build a network of heart-safe spaces to keep Canadians protected from sudden cardiac arrest.
We’re committed to working with organizations and communities across Canada to raise awareness about cardiac arrest and the importance of AEDs. Together, we can ensure that more lives are protected and more communities are prepared to respond to emergencies.
Take One Step Closer to Safety with AED Advantage
Are you interested in taking one step closer to safety in your home, workplace, or community? Explore our AEDs and AED bundles or reach out to our team to find the perfect fit for you.
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