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A cardiac arrest survivor in Portland is sharing her story to inspire others to learn CPR. Her message comes ahead of Saturday's Heart and Stroke Walk, where advocates will highlight how bystander CPR saves thousands of lives each year.
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.
A Dallas Baptist University student jumped into action when a stranger suffered an asthma attack, performing CPR that saved his life. Emma Dilley's quick thinking turned a medical emergency into a survival story.
A simple smartphone app in Florida increased bystander CPR rates by 33%, giving cardiac arrest victims a fighting chance before paramedics arrive. The study proves technology can turn everyday people into lifesavers.
When Sadie Robertson's toddler stopped breathing after choking, the prepared mom sprang into action with CPR. Kit made a full recovery, and now Robertson is urging other parents to learn life-saving skills.
New research reveals that most TV shows get life-saving CPR wrong, and it's affecting how millions of Americans respond in real emergencies. The good news? Researchers say fixing these scenes could help save thousands of lives each year.
When 8-month-old Kit stopped breathing after choking in her high chair, her mom Sadie Robertson performed CPR and saved her life. The "Duck Dynasty" star is now urging parents to learn emergency lifesaving skills.
When a man collapsed and turned purple at a Payson Walmart, nurse practitioner Alissa Ramirez jumped into action while others stood frozen. Her quick thinking and CPR skills gave him another Valentine's Day with his wife.
Ray Halgrimson jumped into action when a stranger collapsed at Oxbow Park in February, performing CPR that kept him alive until paramedics arrived. The Byron City Council just honored him for his life-saving quick thinking.
When a detox supervisor heard unusual breathing, her quick action and her team's CPR skills saved a woman's life at a South Dakota care facility. The Pennington County Sheriff's Office honored the trio with medals for their lifesaving teamwork.
When a stranger collapsed outside a New Zealand shopping center, 18-year-old Will Ellis didn't hesitate to jump in with lifesaving CPR. His quick thinking and recent training kept Dorothy Dalton alive until paramedics arrived.
When Paul Cutler's wife collapsed lifeless in their car on a UK highway, he had no formal training but remembered what he'd seen on TV. His five minutes of CPR kept her alive until paramedics arrived.
A California police officer defied 9% survival odds twice in seven hours, performing life-saving CPR on two cardiac arrest victims who both survived. His colleague received honors for talking someone to safety during a 31-minute bridge crisis negotiation.
During the 2026 NFL Draft in Pittsburgh, organizers will try to train 4,000 people in CPR in just one hour. Bills safety Damar Hamlin, who survived cardiac arrest on the field in 2023, is leading the effort to save more lives.
Over 3,500 people will learn lifesaving CPR skills at Allegiant Stadium on June 13 while attempting to break a Guinness World Record. The Las Vegas Raiders and Intermountain Health are turning the massive event into a free community training day that could save countless lives.
Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin is teaming up with the American Heart Association to train 4,000 people in CPR during the NFL Draft in Pittsburgh. The world record attempt comes after cardiac arrest nearly took his life in 2022.
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.
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.
The Las Vegas Raiders will host 5,000 people at Allegiant Stadium on June 13 to attempt breaking the Guinness World Record for most CPR training sessions in 12 hours. The event combines community spirit with teaching a skill that saves lives.
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.
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