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Register for ‘Her Heart Matters Lawn Bowling Social’ 2026!
Join us for our second annual evening of friendly competition and heartfelt purpose at the Lawn Bowling Social Fundraiser in support of The Heart and Stroke Foundation. Hosted at the beautiful Kelowna Lawn Bowling Club in City Park, this casual summer night out includes lawn bowling, a burger, chips, and a drink with every ticket. Choose from beer, cider, coolers, or pop, with a cash bar open all evening. The evening will also include a silent auction and prizes, with all proceeds supporting life-saving research, education, and awareness through The Heart and Stroke Foundation.
Participate in ENHANCE!
ENHANCE or ‘Exploring the natural history of chronic disease self-management and health resource utilization after stroke’ is now recruiting participants!
strOKe Lab hosts Open House “Understanding Stroke Research in the Okanagan” at H20’s Mix and Mingle
The UBC Okanagan Stroke Research Lab recently held an open house during H20 Kelowna’s monthly Mix and Mingle event. Individuals were invited to ask questions, learn about advancements in research, gain information for participating in clinical trials, and obtain resources for after-stroke supports. Thank you to everyone who came out to support!
Participate in POWER
Participate in POWER! POWER is now recruiting participants!
Jennifer Monaghan featured on CASTANET news
As Kelowna’s homepage for news, CASTANET reaches many individuals within the Okanagan. Read their story “Kelowna woman launches lawn bowling event to heighten awareness about women’s heart health” to learn more about the event and our patient partner, Jennifer Monaghan!
strOKe Lab attends World Physiotherapy Congress 2025 in Tokyo, Japan
Lab members Dr. Brodie Sakakibara, Dr. Elise Wiley, and Michelle Yang recently attended the 2025 World Physiotherapy Congress in Tokyo, Japan!
Listen to Dr. Brodie Sakakibara’s recent radio interview!
Listen to Dr. Sakakibara’s recent CBC radio interview talking about our upcoming ‘Understanding Stroke Research in the Okanagan’ event in Vernon, BC!
strOKe Lab hosts “Understanding Stroke Research in the Okanagan” 2025 in Vernon, BC
At the ORL branch Vernon Library, panelists dicussed the latest in stroke research advancements, clinical trials, resources and supports!
Congratulations to Dr. Elise Wiley for her recently received awards!
Congratulations to Dr. Elise Wiley, who received two prestigious postdoctoral fellowship awards from Michael Smith Health Research BC and StrokeCOG!
