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.
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.
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.
My quest to help those with heart disease began even before I was born – my dad was born with Tetrology of Fallot (abnormal heart anatomy) in 1934, long before heart operations were normal. Dad had experimental open heart surgery in 1964, and was only given a 5% chance of living through the procedure! Luckily he did, and though he had continued heart issues throughout his life, including a surgical aortic valve replacement in 2012, he lived an active life until age 82! My brother and nephew also have heart issues, so heart-related research is very important to my family.
I Walk to Save Lives. Help me reach my goal today.
