Our Story
THE HEART OF THE MATTER
The Malta Heart Foundation was set up in 2009 by it's founders, supported by the Strickland Foundation, Mediterranean bank, the Alfred Mizzi Foundation and Dr. Pierre Attard.
Over the years the Malta Heart Foundation has worked hard to fight Heart Disease locally. Some of it's notable donations include an intra-aortic balloon pump, specialised exercise equipment for patients awaiting heart transplant, a number of Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs) all over the island, and the funding of Beat It - a cardiac screening study. Further information about our past and ongoing projects can be found in the Project’s Section.
In 2016 the Foundation was passed on to an enthusiastic team who carried out a re-branding and re-launching process. Since then, the Foundation has been busy working on more projects than ever according to a new strategic plan, based on 4 main pillars which encircle our mission towards fighting heart disease locally.
Our Mission
THE FOUNDATION IS SET ON 4 MAIN PILLARS
Our mission at the Malta Heart Foundation is to make effective contributions in healthcare regions which will have the greatest impact within our society. We have split our focus onto 4 main pillars in order to diversify and deal with issues which we believe require more action.
Executive Board
Dr. Mathias Abela
Chairperson
Mathias was appointed as the Chairperson of the Malta Heart Foundation in 2022. He is a medical doctor currently working in Mater Dei Hospital. He is currently undergoing his specialist training in medical imaging.
dr. Michaela Abela
Secretary General/Vice-Chairperson
Michaela was appointed as the Secretary General/Vice-Chairperson of the Malta Heart Foundation in 2022. She is a medical doctor working at Mater Dei Hospital.
Dr. Daniel Formosa
FINANCIAL DIRECTOR/Treasurer
Daniel has been appointed the Financial Director of the Malta Heart Foundation since 2022. He is a medical doctor currently working at Mater Dei Hospital.
Founders
Late President Emeritus Dr. Guido DeMarco, Mr. Alex Manche, Prof. Albert Fenech, Dr. Lyndon Hadley Coates, Ms. Lillianne Hadley-Coates, Mr. Tony Cachia, Ms. Jo Cachia, Ms. Helga Pizzuto, Mr Martin Pizzuto, Mr Joseph Grech and late Mr. Maurice Tanti Burlo.
Past Board of Administrators
(2016-2022) - Dr. Samuel Paul Attard, Dr. Jean Claude Scicluna, Mr. Owen Micallef, Dr. Matthew Farrugia, Dr. Jurgen Gatt, Ms. Becky Dalli.