Nurse Saves Woman's Life at Vegas Golden Knights Game

A night out at a Vegas Golden Knights game turned into a life-or-death moment that would connect three women forever.

Jeannie Cunningham was watching the Knights play Chicago with her friend Linda Fucci when she suddenly felt exhausted during the first period. She collapsed on the arena steps and went into cardiac arrest, her heart stopping completely.

Susie Teems, a nurse enjoying the game, saw Cunningham fall and didn't hesitate. She jumped over other fans to reach her and immediately started CPR when she realized Cunningham had no pulse.

Teems kept performing chest compressions until an automated external defibrillator arrived. The combination of basic CPR and the AED shocked Cunningingham's heart back into rhythm, saving her life right there in the arena.

After being rushed to the hospital and making a full recovery, Cunningham desperately wanted to find the stranger who saved her. Fucci posted a simple thank you message on Facebook, hoping the mystery hero would see it.

The post worked. Teems spotted it online and reached out, leading to an emotional reunion between all three women.

Sunny's Take

What makes this story shine is how an ordinary night turned extraordinary because one person was ready to help. Teems wasn't on duty or in uniform, just a fan there to watch hockey. But her willingness to act transformed a medical emergency into a story of hope.

The bond between these three women now runs deep. When they met again recently, Teems brought Cunningham a gift: a new Golden Knights jersey to replace the one that had been cut off during CPR.

Cunningham now shares a powerful message: when you see someone in need, step up. Basic CPR skills can mean the difference between life and death, and you never know when you might become someone's hero.

Her working heart beats today because a stranger became a friend in the most critical moment imaginable.