In a heartbeat, you could be the difference.
9 out of 10 people who suffer cardiac arrest outside the hospital don’t survive. Most of the time, it’s because no one nearby performed CPR. But together, we can change that.
Extraordinary things happen when people take action. A small step. A simple skill. A lifesaving moment. Heart Walk brings communities together to create health and hope for every heartbeat. Every walker who joins, every dollar donated, means more people trained in CPR, more research and more lifesaving moments for everyone.
Extraordinary starts with YOU. Help me reach my goal today!
- this may sound like a canned message, but the reality is stark: over 60% of people do not feel confident and capable of responding to a cardiac emergency, even less so for women going through cardiac arrest. "What if I hurt them?" "What if I do it wrong?" There are many concerns, but the truth is clear: action beats inaction every time. And my job, professionally and as a personal endeavor, is to educate our communities in the importance of the lifesaving skill of hands-only CPR.
Help me bring this and the many other pillars of health the AHA helps broaden to ensure we all live longer, healthier lives: join my team, donate today, and come to our NJ walks.