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06/19/2026

❤️ Featured Foundation Friday ❤️

Each Friday, we spotlight a Parent Heart Watch member foundation making a difference in the fight against sudden cardiac arrest.

This week, we are proud to feature Andrew's Assist of Huntley, Illinois.

Established in memory of Andrew Fulcer, Andrew's Assist works to expand access to heart screenings, CPR/AED training, and AEDs throughout its community.

Learn more: https://andrews-assist.org/

06/12/2026

❤️ They don't do it for recognition.

They do it because they care.

A health professional who goes above and beyond.
A survivor who turns experience into action.
A young person making a difference.
An advocate, educator, volunteer, researcher, or community leader creating change.

Do you know a Hero for Young Hearts?

🏆 Nominate them today: https://bit.ly/4oklHKQ

06/12/2026

❤️ Introducing Featured Foundation Friday ❤️

Each Friday, we will spotlight a Parent Heart Watch member foundation making a difference in the fight against sudden cardiac arrest.

We are proud to launch the series with the Lion Heart Heroes Foundation of Bonney Lake, Washington.

Founded in memory of Marine LCpl David Finlayson, Lion Heart Heroes advocates for ECG screening of military recruits, increased access to AEDs at military training locations, and CPR/AED education. The organization has helped advance provisions in the National Defense Authorization Act supporting ECG screening and AED access within the military.

Learn more: https://lionheartheroes.org/

06/08/2026

Five-year-old Jagger spent the day playing outside with friends. Hours later, while attending a sleepover, he was found unresponsive.

The Indiana family is now searching for answers after Jagger's unexpected death. Doctors have not yet determined the cause and are investigating whether he had any heart conditions. His parents also shared that there is a family history of heart-related issues.

THE NATIONAL VOICE. PROTECTING YOUTH FROM SUDDEN CARDIAC ARREST.

06/08/2026

As National CPR & AED Awareness Week comes to a close, one message stands out from every survivor story we've shared:

Because someone took action, a life was saved.

06/07/2026

As National CPR & AED Awareness Week comes to a close, the message remains the same:

Recognize sudden cardiac arrest. Learn CPR. Know where AEDs are located.

Thank you for raising awareness and supporting efforts to build communities that are better prepared to respond to sudden cardiac arrest.

06/06/2026

Every school should be prepared to respond to a cardiac emergency.

CPR-trained staff, accessible and maintained AEDs, and a practiced Cardiac Emergency Response Plan (CERP) can save lives.

06/06/2026

Ever wonder what CPR is actually doing?

This short 3D animation shows how chest compressions help circulate oxygenated blood to the brain and vital organs during sudden cardiac arrest until an AED is used and advanced care arrives.

This 3D animation was designed to share life-saving information wit...

06/06/2026

You never know when someone you love may need CPR. Practicing hands-only CPR can help build confidence before an emergency happens.

Push hard. Push fast. Aim for a rate of 100–120 compressions per minute.

06/05/2026

No one expects a child's heart to stop during a baseball game.

Oscar's story underscores the importance of knowing CPR and having access to an AED where youth sports take place.