Good Samaritan Foundation Gifts 2 AEDs to Indiana Nonprofit

When Blair Schultz set out to secure safety equipment for her workplace, she hoped for one automated external defibrillator. She got double the good news.

The Good Samaritan Hospital Foundation in Vincennes, Indiana just donated two AEDs to KCARC, a nonprofit that has supported individuals with disabilities since 1972. The devices will be stationed at the Coonrod Production Center, where hundreds of employees and clients gather daily.

Schultz, KCARC's benefits coordinator, spent months researching grants, completing applications, and attending meetings to make the donation happen. Her persistence paid off when foundation director Brian Baker delivered not one but two of the potentially life-saving devices.

AEDs deliver electrical shocks during sudden cardiac arrest, helping restore normal heart rhythms when every second counts. The timing matters especially at KCARC, one of Knox County's largest employers with approximately 350 staff members plus the individuals they serve and facility visitors.

One AED will be placed near the front entrance of the Coonrod building, while the second heads to the Manufacturing Plant inside. The Good Samaritan Hospital Foundation had previously donated an AED to KCARC's Civitan Children's Center and recognized the growing need for additional coverage.

Why This Inspires

This story shows what happens when someone refuses to accept "good enough" as the standard. Schultz could have stopped after securing one device, but her commitment to workplace safety drove her to keep pushing.

The foundation's response demonstrates how healthcare organizations can extend their mission beyond hospital walls. By equipping community partners with emergency equipment, they're creating a safer Knox County for everyone.

For KCARC, the donation reinforces their dedication to creating supportive environments where people with disabilities can thrive. Safety isn't just a checkbox but a foundation for the meaningful work happening every day.

Two devices. Hundreds of people protected. One determined coordinator who made it happen.