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Three bystanders performed CPR for 15 minutes on a 68-year-old man who collapsed at a New Orleans parade. Thanks to their quick action, Ronnie Lightell survived and got to thank his heroes in person.
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.
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. #
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.
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.
When Cindy Zimmerman noticed a safety truck stopped on the Pennsylvania Turnpike, she pulled over and found a woman with no pulse. Her quick thinking and 35 years of nursing experience brought the driver back to life. #
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.
A 2-year-old Jacksonville boy walked out of the hospital with zero brain damage just two days after being pulled unconscious from a pond. His mother's quick CPR and an off-duty officer's response turned what could have been a tragedy into a story of survival. #
A tour boat captain and passengers sprang into action when a 65-year-old man fell into the icy Chicago River, performing CPR until he regained consciousness. Their quick response and monthly emergency training turned a life-threatening situation into a story of survival.
When a driver stopped breathing on a Pennsylvania highway, two turnpike workers and a Temple nurse refused to drive past. Their quick action and CPR turned a roadside crisis into a Christmas miracle.
When a man collapsed at a Noblesville business last November, a retired physician and nurse jumped in with CPR before first responders arrived. Their quick thinking, combined with an officer's fast AED response, brought the patient back to life.
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.
When a 2-week-old baby stopped breathing on a Yavapai County road, deputies arrived in minutes and used quick thinking to clear his airway and save his life. The infant has made a full recovery and is home with his grateful parents.
When Cindy Zimmerman spotted a slumped figure in a car on the Pennsylvania Turnpike, her 35 years of nursing instinct kicked in instantly. Her quick CPR on a woman in cardiac arrest, combined with help from two turnpike workers, turned a roadside emergency into a life-saving rescue.
A 14-year-old basketball player collapsed from cardiac arrest during a game in New Jersey, but a quick-thinking school nurse and coach brought him back to life. Their rapid CPR and AED response proves why every school needs accessible emergency equipment and trained staff.
When a 4-year-old boy stopped breathing on Interstate 275, Hillsborough County deputies raced against time to bring him back. Thanks to their quick CPR and teamwork, the child is now recovering in stable condition.
A 14-year-old basketball player's life was saved when he went into cardiac arrest during a school game, thanks to quick action by a nurse and coach. Their heroic response turned a terrifying moment into a story of hope.
When Jeannie Cunningham collapsed during a Vegas Golden Knights game, an off-duty nurse jumped into action with CPR that saved her life. The two strangers recently reunited, forming a bond that celebrates the power of quick thinking and basic life-saving skills.