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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 a teenager's heart stopped, an off-duty ambulance crew member stepped up and performed CPR that brought them back to life. His quick action was one of five life-saving moments celebrated at Teaneck's annual first responder awards.
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.
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 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.
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.
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 patient collapsed from cardiac arrest outside a hospital in Shanxi, China, a nurse jumped onto a moving gurney and performed continuous chest compressions until the patient was stable. Her quick thinking and dedication saved a life.
A 69-year-old former Long Island firefighter survived cardiac arrest thanks to quick-thinking bystanders who performed CPR. Months later, he returned to thank his heroes and promote life-saving training.
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 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.
When a patient suffered cardiac arrest outside a hospital in Shanxi, China, a nurse didn't hesitate to leap onto a moving gurney to perform continuous chest compressions. Her quick thinking and physical endurance saved a life.
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When Melinda Pereira collapsed during a routine walk at her Virginia park, an off-duty nurse's quick CPR saved her life. The two strangers are now best friends who want everyone to learn this lifesaving skill.
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. #
Thirty North Carolina counties are joining forces to break a world record by training 30,000 people in hands-only CPR this February. Onslow County is offering free training at four locations on Feb. 25, making it easier than ever to learn a skill that could save a 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.
North Carolina trained 19,739 people in hands-only CPR in a single day, breaking a U.S. record and equipping thousands with skills to save lives. While the global record remained untouched, the effort means nearly 20,000 more people can now respond in a cardiac emergency.
When Cindy Zimmerman spotted a woman slumped over on the Pennsylvania Turnpike, she didn't drive past like everyone else. The emergency department manager stopped and performed CPR that brought the woman 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.
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.
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