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Alec Kornet was a 17-year-old Junior at Brush High School, in Lyndhurst, Ohio. He was an honor roll student and in the band.

The 4Alec Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, founded in honor of Alec Kornet, dedicated to preventing sudden cardiac arrest in youth and young adults through heart screenings, CPR/AED training, AED placement, education, and advocacy. He also played, soccer, hockey and baseball. He loved playing sports, especially representing his school. Alec was a well liked young man and could light up the roo

m with his infectious smile. He also had a great sense of humor and joked around with his peers and adults. He had a strong self esteem and you could sense that from the way he carried himself at school, playing sports and just being around people. He also showed such sportsmanship while playing a sport. He would always compliment and talk to the players on the other teams that he faced. Alec also had a gift for helping others, whether they were down and out or needed some help with school work. He had dreams of attending The Ohio State University when he graduated from high school. He had a bright future that was cut way too short and loved and lived life to the fullest. While at hockey practice on February 14, 2017, Alec complained of feeling lightheaded. He crawled off the ice to get some water. While sitting on the bench he collapsed. Alec suffered from Sudden Cardiac Arrest (SCA) and passed away after he was rushed to the hospital. He never had any previous medical issues or complaints. The 4Alec Foundation was formed to spread awareness for undetected heart conditions/diseases in our youth. We feel it is an important issue that needs to be addressed and brought to light, to help save lives of our youth. It is our mission to get the word out and prevent this from happening to other children and families.

09/02/2026

Heartbreaking! He was only 13. 😢💔💔💔💔

THE NATIONAL VOICE. PROTECTING YOUTH FROM SUDDEN CARDIAC ARREST.

08/29/2026

Mentor Cardinal Youth Football is heart safe with the donation of 2 AEDs.

We want to thank 4Alec Foundation for being an elite level sponsor this year!

Thank you for your support!

08/25/2026

“Having a plan on paper is NOT the same as being prepared. Do not train for compliance. Train to be able to save a life!”

The schools in your district should be doing this! There should be a cardiac emergency response plan (CERP) that is practiced quarterly. Your school district should have in-person CPR and AED…hence do not train for compliance. Train to save a life. DO NOT be afraid to ask your school district if they are doing this! It could make the difference between life and death. We cannot predict who will have a cardiac arrest, but we can be prepared.

08/22/2026

Today, we had the privilege of speaking to the South Euclid–Lyndhurst School District staff about something that means so much to us: being prepared to save a life. ❤️

We talked about the importance of recognizing sudden cardiac arrest, knowing how to perform CPR, understanding how to use an AED, and having a strong Cardiac Emergency Response Plan in place and regularly practiced.

I shared Alec’s story and, as difficult as it is to tell, I hope his story continues to educate, inspire, and save lives. My goal is to help make South Euclid–Lyndhurst a model school district—one that other districts can look to and follow when it comes to cardiac emergency preparedness.

It was wonderful meeting some of the new staff members and so great to see many familiar faces we’ve gotten to know along the way. ❤️

My hope, as always, is that our message is heard and truly understood. Parents trust the people in our schools with what matters most—their children. They deserve to know that if a cardiac emergency happens, the adults around them will recognize it, know exactly what to do, and spring into action.

We cannot predict who will experience sudden cardiac arrest. But we can be prepared.

Call 911. Start CPR. Get the AED. Do something.

Because being prepared could be the difference between life and death.

4Alec ❤️
HAVE A ❤️ TO SAVE A ❤️

/aedssavelives

08/18/2026

🗣️ Their rapid recognition, immediate CPR, and early defibrillation demonstrate the critical importance of having trained medical personnel and readily available AEDs at large athletic events. “Every second matters when someone goes into cardiac arrest,” said Paramedic John Nakel. This is why our Team trains frequently for this at large events.

08/17/2026

Cameron had ZERO symptoms, is a multi sport athlete and has been living with an undiagnosed heart defect. A state mandatory heart screening to play sports saved his life.

Alec had ZERO symptoms as well, was a multi sport athlete and appeared to be a healthy 17-year-old. Hopefully all states will follow what Florida is doing. How many more have to die before EKGs are part of the standard of care?…until it becomes part of their well checks, having mandatory EKGs to play sports can help save lives, especially the kids that are undiagnosed. SCA CAN BE PREVENTED!

THE NATIONAL VOICE. PROTECTING YOUTH FROM SUDDEN CARDIAC ARREST.

08/13/2026

Sending our condolences to Odin Hensley’s family, friends and community. It’s that time of year where we see more SCAs in student athletes. Please get your kids screened with at least an EKG!

The Lake Travis community is mourning the heartbreaking loss of football player Odin Hensley, who has died after suffering cardiac arrest during football practice Monday.

Hensley, a Lake Travis football player and wrestler, was rushed to Dell Children’s Medical Center following the medical emergency. Despite efforts to save his life, he passed away Wednesday evening.

The news has devastated his teammates, coaches, classmates, family and the many people who had been praying for his recovery.

Odin will be remembered not only as a student-athlete, but as a teammate, friend and member of the Lake Travis community whose life touched many others.

Our thoughts are with the Hensley family, his teammates, coaches and everyone who loved Odin during this incredibly difficult time.

Rest in peace, Odin Hensley.

08/12/2026

❤️ Protecting Our Young Athletes—One AED at a Time! 🏈

A huge THANK YOU to Mentor Cardinal Youth Football for sharing this amazing photo and for allowing the 4Alec Foundation to help make your league a safer place for our young athletes!

We are honored to donate two AEDs to the league. While we hope they are never needed, having an AED nearby—and knowing how to use it—can mean the difference between life and death when sudden cardiac arrest strikes.

We absolutely LOVE seeing these young players proudly representing 4Alec! ❤️🖤

This is what Alec’s legacy is all about: protecting young athletes, raising awareness, and being prepared to save a life.

You never know who may collapse or when it may happen. It isn’t about predicting who will have a cardiac arrest—it’s about being ready when someone does.

Thank you, Mentor Cardinal Youth Football, for helping us continue Alec’s mission. Together, we can make a difference. ❤️

HAVE A ❤️ TO SAVE A ❤️

/AEDSaveALives

08/04/2026

One of the biggest misconceptions about AEDs is that you have to decide whether someone needs a shock.

You don't.

The AED analyzes the heart rhythm and will only advise a shock if one is needed.

Your role is simple:
• Turn it on.
• Simply follow the voice/visual prompts.
• Continue helping until EMS arrives.

CallPushShock

08/03/2026

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Belvoir Boulevard
South Euclid, OH
44121

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http://www.4Alec.org/, http://www.forealecgolfouting.com/

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