9 out of 10 people who suffer cardiac arrest outside the hospital do not survive. In most of those cases, bystander CPR was not performed. But we can change this. Cardiac arrests (and other medical emergencies) happen at work, in homes, on athletic fields and in neighborhoods everywhere, and the readiness of our community can be the difference between life and death.
That said, I walk to help save lives. And, in memory of a loved one lost whose life could have possibly been saved if CPR had been performed immediately during a medical emergency. Prior to joining the AHA, I was not aware of the true impact and importance of this. For more information, check out: Bystander CPR | American Heart Association CPR & First Aid
It's time to unite, take action, and save lives. Every dollar donated, means more people trained in lifesaving CPR, more research and more lifesaving moments for everyone. Together, we can turn bystanders into lifesavers. Please, help me reach my goal!