I survived cardiac arrest following a widowmaker heart attack. I was lucky because I was able to recognize the signs and called 911 right away. By the time my heart stopped, I was already in the ER and that is very likely the only reason I'm able to tell my story today. Still, only 25% of people who suffer cardiac arrest in the hospital will survive to discharge.

 

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.​

 

I Walk to Save Lives. Help me reach my goal today.​