Karas joins the American Heart Association to bring Heart Walk back to Buffalo According to the American Heart Association, 9 in 10 people who suffer cardiac arrest outside of the hospital die, and more than half don’t receive bystander CPR. CPR — especially if performed immediately — can double or triple a person’s chance of … Read more
More than 100 riders pedaled for a purpose while youth sports organizations and community members learned Hands-Only CPR at the American Stroke Association’s CycleNation event on Sunday. The ride boosts mental and physical health while raising critical funds to stop the cycle of stroke across the nation. Stroke is the fifth leading cause of death … Read more
The American Heart Association and NFL team up to boost CPR readiness on World Restart a Heart Day To boost awareness of CPR, the American Heart Association and NFL (National Football League) are unveiling the 2025 Nation of Lifesavers™ Player Ambassador Class on World Restart a Heart Day, which takes places annually on Oct. 16. … Read more
When sudden cardiac arrest strikes, every second counts. Yet, only about 40% of people who experience an out-of-hospital cardiac arrest receive the immediate help they need before professional responders arrive. The survival rate drops by 10% every minute without CPR or use of an Automated External Defibrillator (AED). That’s why the American Heart Association is … Read more
Cindy Keely is a Quality Systems Director for the American Heart Association and is a certified CPR instructor. She shares this incredible story for CPR Awareness Week. It started off as a normal Monday back to the office day the first week of June a few years ago, but it turned out to be something … Read more
The American Heart Association Hampton Roads hosts its inaugural Lifesaver Day in collaboration with the Norfolk Tides. With seven in 10 people in America saying they feel powerless to act in the face of a cardiac emergency, knowing how to perform CPR is critically important[1]. CPR, especially if performed immediately, could double or triple a … Read more