An estimated 1 to 3 million people die annually because they cannot afford a LIFESAVING PACEMAKER OPERATION! Thus, the need is greater than the ability to provide! But the problem will only increase as the populations we serve develop cardiovascular disease which is increasing at an alarming rate and is the number one cause of death worldwide. This does not stop us. Quite the opposite! It provides greater passion and motivation to find new and innovative ways to reach more people to provide more services so that one day we may say… No one on this planet should ever die as a result of needing a life saving Pacemaker device and simply not being able to afford it. We are proud to know that Heartbeat International has saved over 10,000 lives. But the truth is that this is only the beginning. The bigger picture is that each and every of patient has a foundation of family, friends and community. If we are able to save just one more life and that person goes out to his or her community to make a difference for others, then our mission achieves a far greater impact! An impact we may never see but may proudly say that "we played a little role". The best way to get involved in The Heartbeat Global Movement to Save Lives is to join our email list. We'll let you know about local events, and send you all the information you'll need to find out how you can make a difference, and most importantly, be someone who can say with pride, I SAVE LIVES.