The American Heart Association (AHA) is a nonprofit organization in the United States that funds cardiovascular medical research, educates consumers on healthy living and fosters appropriate cardiac care in an effort to reduce disability and deaths caused by cardiovascular disease and stroke.

Cancer Research UK (CRUK) is the world's largest independent cancer research organisation.

Cardiovascular disease (CVD) refers to a class of diseases that involve the heart or blood vessels.

A charitable organization, also known as a charity or non-profit organization, is a type of organization that is set up and operated for the purpose of providing assistance and support to individuals, communities, or causes in need.

A donation is a gift for charity, humanitarian aid, or to benefit a cause.

Imperial College London is a public research university located in London, United Kingdom.

The National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI) is the third largest Institute of the National Institutes of Health, located in Bethesda, Maryland, United States.