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Runners Save Clubmate's Life With Quick CPR in Lethbridge
When Ralph Arnold collapsed during a run, four fellow runners and his wife jumped into action with CPR, starting a chain of survival that brought him home. Their story shows how everyday people can be the difference between life and death.
Nurse and Strangers Save Runner's Life at Tennessee Race
When Lynn Collyar collapsed during a half marathon in Lynchburg, Tennessee, complete strangers dropped everything to save his life. Eight minutes of CPR from bystanders, including nurse practitioner Theresa McGuire, kept the 69-year-old alive until paramedics arrived. #
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NFL Draft to Train 4,000 in CPR, Break World Record
The NFL, American Heart Association, and Damar Hamlin will attempt to set a world record by teaching 4,000 people lifesaving CPR in just one hour at the Pittsburgh NFL Draft. The free event aims to close a critical gap: more than half of cardiac arrest victims outside hospitals don't receive the CPR that could double or triple their survival chances.
Triathlete Survives Cardiac Arrest, Returns to Training
A Connecticut father of three is defying the odds after a severe allergic reaction left him in a coma for five days. Bobby Nims is now back in training and planning his return to competitive racing.
App Alerts Off-Duty Nurse, Saves Dad Before His Wedding
When Alan Thomas went into cardiac arrest while driving, a new app instantly connected him with a nearby nurse who saved his life. Now Thomas will walk his daughter down the aisle, thanks to everyday heroes using the GoodSAM system.
Nurse Saves Pickleball Player's Life at Texas Rec Center
Tyler Hobson was picking up her twins from basketball practice when she saw a man collapse on the pickleball court. Her quick CPR brought Jonathan Goetz back to life after sudden cardiac arrest.
Brothers' Quick Thinking Saves Sibling During UK Run
When Henry Samson collapsed during a morning jog, his brother's CPR kept him alive for 20 critical minutes until help arrived. His survival story reveals how basic first aid training and a newly installed defibrillator can mean the difference between life and death.
NFL Star Damar Hamlin Funds 15 Pittsburgh Scholarships
Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin returned to his Pittsburgh high school to announce $15,000 in annual scholarships for students who need the same financial help that changed his life. The scholarships honor the 10 people who saved him after his 2023 cardiac arrest on the field.
Football Fan Meets Volunteer Paramedic Who Saved His Life
A Portsmouth football fan who went into cardiac arrest at a train station has finally met the off-duty volunteer paramedic who brought him back to life. Sarah Taylor happened to be wearing her St John Ambulance uniform when Bob Dewane collapsed, and her quick CPR kept him alive for 10 critical minutes.
Ohio Man Survives 24 Minutes of CPR, No Heart Damage
Tim Anderson collapsed during a Florida vacation and received 24 minutes of CPR before doctors saved his life. Seven years later, his heart functions perfectly with zero long-term damage.
Dog's Bark Triggers Chain Reaction That Saves Owner's Life
When Chris collapsed from cardiac arrest in his Queensland yard, his dog Sally's persistent barking set off an incredible series of events. A passing CPR-trained driver, alert store workers, and an off-duty paramedic neighbor all arrived within minutes to save his life.
Firefighters Save Roofer in Cardiac Arrest
When a construction worker collapsed on a Jensen Beach roof, Martin County's rescue team brought lifesaving technology to new heights. The dramatic rescue showcased how specialized training and equipment can mean the difference between life and death.
West Virginia Squad Teaches Hands-Only CPR to Save Lives
A West Virginia rescue squad is teaching hands-only CPR to their community, addressing a critical gap that leaves over half of cardiac arrest victims without help before paramedics arrive. The simple skill requires only chest compressions and can make the difference between life and death.
North Carolina Trains Nearly 20K People in CPR in One Day
Almost 20,000 North Carolinians learned lifesaving CPR skills in a single day as part of a world record attempt and medical research trial. The mass training could help save thousands of lives from cardiac arrest, America's leading cause of death.
NC Counties Train 30,000 in CPR, Break World Record
North Carolina just trained 30,000 people in lifesaving CPR in a single day, smashing India's previous world record while giving communities the power to save lives from sudden cardiac arrest.
Strangers Save Man's Life With CPR at Spokane Comedy Show
When an audience member collapsed from cardiac arrest during Drew Lynch's comedy set, strangers jumped in with CPR for five minutes until his heart restarted. The comedian and the man he calls his "foster grandfather" built a friendship that reminds us what community really means.
Huntsville Firefighters Save 20-Day-Old Infant's Life
Huntsville Fire & Rescue honored 39 heroes who saved lives including a 20-day-old baby and a 3-year-old in cardiac arrest. The department also promoted 20 firefighters to leadership positions.
Duke Health Aims to Train 30,000 in CPR in One Day
Duke Health is attempting to break the world record by teaching 30,000 people hands-only CPR in a single day. The massive training event could help save countless lives from sudden cardiac arrest.
Huntsville Firefighters Save 20-Day-Old Baby, Drop Rescue
Huntsville Fire & Rescue honored 39 firefighters who saved lives in seven dramatic rescues, including a 20-day-old infant in cardiac arrest and a child dropped from a burning building. The heroes caught falling children, performed CPR under extreme conditions, and pulled victims from flames.
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