9 out of 10 people who suffer cardiac arrest outside the hospital die. In most of those cases, bystander CPR was not performed. But we can change this. \u200b
Cardiac arrests 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. About 1 in 6 deaths in the United States is due to a stroke. \u200bCoronary heart disease is the most common type of heart disease killing approximately 375,476 people annually. We can change this.
It's time to unite, take action, and save lives. Every walker who joins, every dollar donated, means more people trained in lifesaving CPR, more research and more lifesaving moments for everyone. \u200b
I Walk to Save Lives and in memory of my Dad, Stephen Balaz, who passed away from complications of a stroke; and, in memory of my uncle, Jerry Hershberger, who passed away last year from complications related to Agent Orange heart failure.Help me reach my goal today by joining our team or donating towards our goal. Together, we can spread awareness and turn bystanders into lifesavers.