9 out of 10 people who suffer cardiac arrest outside the hospital die. On November 14, 2024, I collapsed at the gym and my heart stopped. The quick actions of bystanders and first responders who administered CPR saved my life, to whom I am eternally grateful.
Through this horrifying experience, I was diagnosed with a rare genetic heart condition that puts me and my family members at risk of sudden cardiac death.
Cardiac arrests happen at work, in homes, on athletic fields and in neighborhoods everywhere, and the readiness of our communities can be the difference between life and death.
Every dollar donated means more people trained in lifesaving CPR, more research for conditions like mine, and more lifesaving moments for everyone.
Another way to support me would be to sign up for a CPR class. It takes just a few hours to turn from a bystander into a lifesaver, and you can find one near you:
Two years after nearly losing my life, I am walking to save lives with the VHC Cardiopulmonary Rehab team, who were crucial in getting me back on my feet! Please help me on this mission.