The Peyton Walker Foundation

06/04/2026

We are incredibly honored to share that our founder, Julie B. Walker, was recognized as the Legacy Award Winner at the 2026 PennLive High School Sports & Scholars Awards.

This recognition not only recognizes Julie's relentless work to combat SCA loss, but it also reflects the impact of an entire community dedicated to our mission of Checking Hearts, Protecting Hearts, and Saving Lives. We are grateful to our supporters, healthcare partners, volunteers, board members, and the Peyton Walker Foundation team who make this lifesaving work possible every day.

Thank you to PennLive.com for this meaningful honor, and thank you to everyone who helps us continue Peyton's legacy. 💜

06/02/2026

While CPR & AED Awareness Week runs June 1–7, our mission to save lives happens every single day. Did you know Sudden Cardiac Arrest is the leading cause of death among student-athletes in the United States?

The good news: immediate action can DOUBLE or even TRIPLE a person's chance of survival.

Remember these three lifesaving steps:
📞 CALL 911
💪 PUSH hard and fast in the center of the chest
⚡ SHOCK with an AED as soon as one is available

Call. Push. Shock.

Take 60 seconds today to learn CPR and AED basics. Then challenge 3 friends to do the same by sharing this post and tagging them below.

Every second matters. Every person can make a difference. Every life is worth saving.

06/01/2026

CPR & AED Awareness Week Challenge! Would you know what to do if someone's heart suddenly stopped?

Every second matters during a Sudden Cardiac Arrest emergency. The good news? YOU can be the difference between life and death.

We Challenge YOU:
1️⃣ Watch our quick CPR & AED video.
2️⃣ Comment "I took the challenge!" below after watching.
3️⃣ Share this post and challenge your friends, family, coworkers, and teammates to do the same.

Everyone who comments and shares this week will be entered into a drawing for a FREE Heart Hero T-Shirt at the end of CPR & AED Awareness Week!

Sharing this message could help someone survive tomorrow.
Take the challenge. Save a life. Be a Heart Hero.

https://www.peytonwalker.org/cpr-demo-video/

05/29/2026

This Saturday, join us from 9 AM – 2 PM at the YMCA of Chambersburg for a completely FREE heart screening for young adults and adults ages 18+.

Many heart conditions that can lead to Sudden Cardiac Arrest are detectable and treatable, but too often, warning signs go unnoticed until it’s too late.

Take a proactive step for yourself, your family, and the people who love you. Your heart health matters. Register today to secure your FREE Heart Screening: https://www.peytonwalker.org/chambersburg-adult-heart-screening/

05/28/2026

This Saturday JOIN us from 9 AM – 2 PM at the YMCA of Chambersburg for a completely FREE heart screening for young adults and adults ages 18+.

Many heart conditions that can lead to Sudden Cardiac Arrest are detectable and treatable, but too often, warning signs go unnoticed until it’s too late.

This Saturday, join us from 9 AM – 2 PM at the YMCA of Chambersburg for a completely FREE heart screening for young adults and adults ages 18+.art Screening: https://www.peytonwalker.org/chambersburg-adult-heart-screening/

05/27/2026

We've hosted several FREE CPR/AED certification classes for students and scouts in Central PA, an educational opportunity that our intern helped bring to life. It was great seeing so many students/scouts at York College of Pennsylvania, Lancaster at the High Foundation and Shippensburg Area Senior High School.

We still have one more session tonight. Please share with students, scouts, families, coaches, and community groups.

https://forms.office.com/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=NHkNWmngdU26MD6DAezbf-r0BH5VNTVHn9hRNmTF-GtUOU1QUEpMQjlSR1pHR1I3Q00yRFUyRDVFVyQlQCN0PWcu&route=shorturl

05/26/2026

Still time to register!! Register today at: https://www.peytonwalker.org/scoutcpr/

Still time to register for tomorrow’s FREE Student & Scout CPR/AED Certification Class in Lancaster!

Every second matters in an emergency! Participants will receive a 2-year CPR/AED certification at NO cost.

Upcoming Sessions:
5/18 – Lancaster (High Foundation)
5/20 – Shippensburg High School
5/27 – Hershey (Derry Township Community Center)

Please help us spread the word to students, scouts, families, coaches, and community groups.

Register today:
peytonwalker.org/scoutcpr

05/25/2026

Join us this Saturday, May 30, from 9 AM – 2 PM at the YMCA of Chambersburg for a completely FREE heart screening for adults 18+.

Many heart conditions that can lead to Sudden Cardiac Arrest are detectable and treatable, but too often, warning signs go unnoticed until it’s too late.

Take a proactive step for yourself, your family, and the people who love you. Your heart health matters. Spots are limited and filling FAST.

Register today to secure your screening:
https://www.peytonwalker.org/chambersburg-adult-heart.../

05/23/2026

What an incredible success at our FIRST EVER Drive for Heartbeats Golf Scramble! ⛳💜 From the beautiful weather to the amazing community support, the day was filled with purpose, connection, and heart. Every golfer, sponsor, volunteer, and supporter helped make a direct impact in supporting the mission.

The true hometown heroes behind this event are two incredible women who made this tournament happen from inception to event day:

Sarah Barr of Konhaus Print & Marketing & MaryAnne Reynolds, PCM, CDMP, PHR of Gift CPAs. Their passion, dedication, countless hours, and attention to every detail helped bring this event to life in such a meaningful way. We are beyond grateful for their leadership and commitment to helping save lives in our community.

Thank you to everyone who supported our very first tournament. 💜

https://www.abc27.com/video/hometown-hero-drive-for-heartbeats-golf-scramble/11818763/

Hometown Hero: Drive for Heartbeats Golf Scramble

05/20/2026

Another outdoor AED cabinet is installed and ready to help protect hearts in Central PA. We’re proud to partner with WellSpan Health to bring this lifesaving resource to Clouser Park, helping ensure an AED is accessible in a busy community space when every second matters.

Checking Hearts. Protecting Hearts. Saving Lives.