Nation of Lifesavers

Black communities face increased heart health challenges, prompting nationwide call to act

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Joining the Nation of Lifesavers™ will train bystanders to become first responders until help arrives HAMPTON ROADS, Va., February 5, 2026 — The American Heart Association’s 2025 Heart Disease and Stroke Statistical Update shows that while meaningful progress continues in reducing cardiovascular and cerebrovascular health disparities, Black communities in the United States still face disproportionately higher rates of heart … Read more

Sudden cardiac arrest survivor takes center court at 2026 MEAC Basketball Tournament

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From lifesaving education to powerful moments of recognition, the American Heart Association continues to uplift HBCU communities across Hampton Roads By Alana Coleman, American Heart Association Hampton Roads Marketing Communications Intern Basketball tournaments are full of powerful and exciting moments. One of those came during the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference (MEAC) Basketball Tournament, during Badge of … Read more

Four generations of women’s stories converge around heart health

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This year, when Stacy Yentz of Peraton joined her team for the Heart Walk, the mission behind the event was more personal to her than she could have ever imagined. Last November, Stacy’s mother, Gerri, was diagnosed with Atrial Fibrillation (AFib). What initially seemed like a manageable diagnosis escalated quickly. Just two weeks later, Gerri … Read more

Heartfelt supporters cross the $2.1 million finish line for the Greater Washington Region Heart Walk

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Thousands of walkers returned to D.C.’s National Mall for the 2025 Heart Walk WASHINGTON, D.C., Nov 17, 2025 – Around 10,000 walkers gathered on the National Mall for the 2025 Greater Washington Region Heart Walk, raising more than $2.1 million for the fight against heart disease and stroke. These 579 teams, 90 companies and thousands … Read more

More than 300 Wyomissing students learn to save a life using Hands-Only CPR

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Individuals pose for photo with donated CPR kit.

CPR, especially if performed immediately, could double or triple a cardiac arrest victim’s chance of survival. However, 70% of respondents in a recent consumer survey said they were not confident they would respond with CPR in a cardiac emergency. With the goal of changing this statistic, the American Heart Association, the worldwide leader in resuscitation … Read more

Commanders players urge fans to join Nation of Lifesavers, learn lifesaving CPR

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The American Heart Association and NFL team up to boost CPR readiness on World Restart a Heart Day WASHINGTON, DC, October 16, 2025 —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 … Read more

Philadelphia Eagles player urges fans to join Nation of Lifesavers, learn lifesaving CPR

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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

Saving lives through CPR education in the City of Rochester

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A group pf people in a gym stand with CPR in Schools Training Kits

With nearly 3 out of 4 cardiac arrests outside of the hospital occurring in homes, knowing how to perform CPR is critically important[1]. CPR, especially if performed immediately, could double or triple a cardiac arrest victim’s chance of survival[2]. That is why the American Heart Association, a relentless force changing the future of health for … Read more

Saving lives through CPR education in Central New York

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FamilyCare Medical Group and the American Heart Association provide Hands-Only CPR training equipment to community organizations With nearly 3 out of 4 cardiac arrests outside of the hospital occurring in homes, knowing how to perform CPR is critically important[1]. CPR, especially if performed immediately, could double or triple a cardiac arrest victim’s chance of survival[2]. … Read more

2025 CPR & AED rally unites hearts in DC 

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(L) Survivors and advocates stand in front of the Capitol with their march signs, (middle) Survivor Dr. Delya Sommerville was one of the advocates participating in the rally, (R) Survivors and advocates march from the Washington Monument to the U.S. Capitol  From June 5 to 7, 2025, heart health advocates from across the country gathered … Read more

4 ways to make this summer as safe as it is fun

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American Heart Association offers summer safety checklist for families ahead of CPR & AED Awareness Week, June 1-7 HAMPTON ROADS, Va., June 2, 2025 — More than 350,000 out-of-hospital cardiac arrests occur in the United States each year[1], and 90% of people who have a cardiac arrest will not survive. The American Heart Association, devoted … Read more

On CPR week, let these stories inspire you to learn a lifesaving skill

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Cardiac arrest can happen to anyone, anywhere. Each year, more than 350,000 cardiac arrests occur outside of the hospital in the United States. 9 out of 10 of those who experience cardiac arrest do not survive. The good news is that when bystander CPR is performed, it can double or even triple survival rates.  That’s … Read more

Philadelphia bank president takes the helm to save lives

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Citizens Daniel Fitzpatrick mobilizes Philadelphia’s corporate and community leaders to build community of lifesavers as chair of American Heart Association Heart Walk Daniel Fitzpatrick, CFA, President of Mid-Atlantic and Mid-West Regions of Citizens, will lead the charge as the 2025 American Heart Association Heart Walk Chair to build a community of lifesavers in Philadelphia. Under … Read more

American Heart Association and Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference (MEAC) team up to educate HBCU students, fans and alumni on Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy and Nation of Lifesavers during 2025 MEAC Basketball Tournament

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MEAC Institution student leaders gather for a group photo

Multiple activations including Hands-Only CPR demonstrations made available during 2025 MEAC Basketball Tournament to educate on the leading cause of sudden cardiac death in athletes NORFOLK, VA., March 17, 2025 — The American Heart Association, the world’s leading nonprofit organization focused on heart and brain health for all, is working in the Hampton Roads community … Read more

Husband-and-Wife Team Takes the Helm to Save Lives in Southern Delaware 

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Ben and Sarah Collins

Ben Collins and Sarah Neely-Collins Mobilize Southern Delaware’s Corporate Leaders to Build a Community of Lifesavers as Co-Chairs of the American Heart Association Heart Walk  Dover, DE, March 4, 2025 — Ben Collins, senior director of operations for Bayhealth’s Cardiovascular Service Line, and Sarah Neely-Collins, oncology nurse practitioner at Bayhealth, are joining forces not just … Read more

Solanco students learn to save a life using Hands-Only CPR

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CPR, especially if performed immediately, could double or triple a cardiac arrest victim’s chance of survival. However, 70% of respondents in a recent consumer survey said they were not confident they would respond with CPR in a cardiac emergency. With the goal of changing this statistic, the American Heart Association, the worldwide leader in resuscitation … Read more

Triple-A National Champion Norfolk Tides and the American Heart Association teaming up to save lives through CPR

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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

Newport News Shipbuilding, a division of HII, joins movement to turn bystanders to lifesavers with Vice President of Quality leading the way

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Julia Jones leads 2024 American Heart Association Hampton Roads Heart Challenge Nine out of 10 people who suffer cardiac arrest outside of the hospital die, and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), especially if performed immediately, can double or triple survival rates.[1] That is why the American Heart Association, celebrating 100 years of lifesaving service, will broaden efforts … Read more

Join the Nation of Lifesavers™ during American Heart Month and go from bystander to lifesaver

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The American Heart Association encourages all Hampton Roads families to learn CPR this February      During February – American Heart Month – the American Heart Association, the leading voluntary health organization devoted to a world of longer, healthier lives for all, is urging all Hampton Roads families to learn the lifesaving skill of CPR. With … Read more