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A retired Army general who collapsed during a half marathon got to thank the off-duty nurse who jumped in to save him. Their emotional reunion proves heroes show up in the most unexpected moments.
A Pittsburgh nurse stopped for flowers after his night shift and happened to be there when a 74-year-old shopper collapsed. His quick CPR made Gary Gaal one of only 10% who survive an out-of-hospital cardiac arrest.
A school nurse's quick thinking during a half-marathon saved a fellow runner's life, and the man she rescued showed up to thank her in person. Heather Alford's story reminds us that heroes walk among us every day.
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.
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.
A 14-year-old performed CPR for nearly 10 minutes on his grandmother after learning the technique through FaceTime from hospital nurses. His quick thinking and steady hands kept her 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.
When Jeannie Cunningham collapsed during a hockey game in Las Vegas, an off-duty nurse jumped into action with CPR that saved her life. The two strangers have now formed a lasting friendship through one incredible moment.