We have two new dates available to vote on for our next meetup in October. This one will be an open discussion meetup — always a great chance to catch up with each other or, if it’s your first time joining, to meet fellow heart warriors. You can use this link to sign up for the meetup: calendly.com/d/csm4-d4z-sx5/cardiac-comeback-crew-…
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I know, I’m a day too late… ⏰
But September 29 was World Heart Day ❤️.
For the number one killer, heart disease 💔, in both men and women worldwide 🌍, I think we deserve another day — or even more so — to talk about heart disease 🫀 and heart health, and to raise awareness.
Today, I actually received the heartbreaking news that a former coworker of mine died suddenly from his heart while running. He was 34 years old. Young, fit, and otherwise seemingly completely healthy.
For such a vital part of us — our engine that keeps us running, that we are nothing without — I am always blown away by how little awareness heart health and heart disease receive 😔.
Your heart beats about 100,000 times a day 💓.
On #WorldHeartDay let’s take a moment to be grateful for it 🙏.
And let’s also take a moment to grieve 🕯️ and hold in our minds those who lost their lives — whether because one of those 100,000 beats suddenly went wrong, or because of another form of cardiovascular disease.
#WorldHeartDay #HeartHealth #CardiovascularHealth #HeartDiseaseAwareness #SuddenCardiacArrest #CardiacArrestAwareness
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It might seem like things have been quiet here at The Heart Warrior Project ❤️⚡, but A LOT of work has been happening behind the scenes.
What’s been happening behind the scenes:
- 👩⚕️👨⚕️ I’ve been working with fellow SCA survivors, cardiologists, and the Red Cross on a show to promote CPR. We did our first try-out some months ago (it was a huge success 🎉). More shows are to come, with the big goal of influencing the government to increase the number of AEDs 🫀⚡ and expand CPR training.
- 📊 I’ve been participating in various clinical studies and other heart-related projects (to be revealed in a few months ⏳), as well as preparing for a big conference later this year.
- 🎥🎙️ Multiple new videos and podcast episodes are in the making on some very interesting topics. Editing just takes A LOT of work 💻✂️.
- 💶 I’ve been in several meetings trying to secure funding for the project. It’s not easy to keep this project alive, as many of the financial costs are currently coming out of my own pocket. Still, there has been one positive response so far 🤞—so fingers crossed the next meetings go well. That would be a MASSIVE help 🙌.
- 🤝 And of course, in the meantime, monthly meetups have continued to happen, as they always will.
All this is to say: this project is going to keep rocking on 🎸. We will continue providing support for fellow SCA survivors 💪 and those at high risk.
A huge thank you to everyone who has supported The Heart Warrior Project over the years—to our dear Heart Warrior patrons 🌟, to those who have ever left a donation 🙏, and to those who purchased a piece of merch 👕. It’s because of all of you that this project can stay alive and continue offering support to SCA survivors and those at high risk. ❤️ heartwarriorproject.com/getinvolved/
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We now have dates for our last meetup happening at the end of September.
This one will be on the theme: “Share one thing you’ve never told anyone about your SCA, ICD, or heart journey.”
It’s not the easiest of topics, but these meetups are meant to be a safe space—a place of support and care for each other. While everyone should only share what they feel comfortable with, there is room for anything you may have never shared before, or only very little.
You can use this link to sign up for the themed meetup: calendly.com/d/cw8c-8p5-p9q/cardiac-comeback-crew-…
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Woho! 🎊 The two winners of the Summer 2025 Tote Bag Giveaway 🛍️☀️ have been announced! 🎉
👏 Huge congratulations to EllenBare3 🥳 and jokegysel 🎁
📩 You’ll both be contacted privately. 😉✉️
And don’t worry if you didn’t win this time 🙌✨ — more free giveaways with awesome merchandise will keep coming, so be sure to follow us 👉👀💫 for your chance next time! 🌟
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We are doing another open discussion meetup this month! If you'd like to join, meet fellow SCA survivors, or—if you’re a regular—catch up with everyone, these open discussion meetups are great for that. Through the link, you can vote if you'd like to join. As always, these meetups are entirely free. calendly.com/d/cr58-w49-s36/meetin-cardiac-comebac…
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It’s been a while since our last giveaway, right? 😏🌟 Well, let’s change that and do another one to celebrate summer ☀️ and life altogether 💖. Two lucky people will receive a FREE Heart Warrior tote bag 😍.
How to enter? 🤔
It’s super easy:
✅ Subscribe to our YouTube channel📲
❤️ Like this post ❤️
💬 Comment which tote bag you’d like to receive — the Male Heart Warrior or the Female Heart Warrior.
On Saturday, August 18th, 2025, we’ll randomly select two lucky winners 🎟️ who’ll receive a FREE Heart Warrior tote bag! 🎁 The announcement will happen on that day, and I’ll send you a DM 📩 to congratulate you 🎉— and of course, ask how I can send the bag your way! 🚚💨
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Hey everyone 👋
We’re hosting two meetups in August:
🗣️ Open discussion (end of month)
💬 Live Q&A with Chana Chaya, SCA survivor & family therapist.
Chana has decades of experience helping couples and families, and now supports survivors with mental health & relationships ❤️. SCA impacts not just us, but our loved ones too — let’s open this conversation together.
🗓️ Vote for your preferred date here:
calendly.com/d/cstf-5h3-jn2/cardiac-comeback-crew-…
🎥 Get to know Chana beforehand:
https://youtu.be/bpDm6f9fwGU?si=DeJDQ...
Bring your questions, join the conversation, and feel supported 💪.
Reply if you have any questions.
Looking forward to seeing you there! 🙌
Jellis
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We’ve got our last meetup for this month planned on July 29th 📅. This meetup is an open discussion—perfect for catching up with fellow SCA survivors or meeting new people 🤝. We are an international group coming together from all over the world to share laughs, tears, and support 💛. If you’re interested in joining, you can simply click on the following link to sign up: calendly.com/d/cstq-8c3-6xj/cardiac-comeback-crew-…
If you have any questions or concerns, feel free to leave a comment✉️.
Hope to see you there! 😊
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Hey friends, Writing to you from the south of France, where I’m on a retreat in a Buddhist monastery. I just wanted to let you know that our poll for the final meetup — happening at the end of June — is now online. This session will focus on Finding Meaning After Your SCA. Please vote for a date and time here: calendly.com/d/cwwc-mdv-qqs/cardiac-comeback-crew-…
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I am Jellis Vaes, the host and founder of The Heart Warrior Project, and a sudden cardiac arrest survivor. I started this project to provide emotional support for fellow cardiac arrest survivors, after experiencing myself what a wild ride this has been, but also how little emotional support is offered. On the website, you can find practical articles to help you live a better life after surviving a cardiac arrest, and on the podcast, I talk with fellow survivors about their journey to provide you with tips and advice. I hope you feel at home here, my fellow heart warrior.