In May of 2020, Matt and two other pilots were flying a cargo plane from Frankfurt to Chicago. About six and a half hours into the flight, while they were flying over eastern Canada, Matt suddenly went into Cardiac Arrest.
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Sarah’s CPR and AED Story
Sarah with her family My name is Sarah, I am 55 years old, living in Saskatchewan, Canada. On December 28th, 2018, I was attending the memorial service for my mother-in-law along with my immediate and a few extended family members. I had just finished my tribute and...
Aurora’s CPR and AED Story
Aurora went into tachycardia in February 2019, shortly after turning 2. She has Long QT Syndrome and she had RSV and rhinovirus. It was 3AM and my husband and I used our AED and CPR to save her life before paramedics arrived. She is now 3.
Two Teens, Two Families, One Lifesaving Message: CPR & AEDs Save Lives
Two Michigan teens survived sudden cardiac arrest thanks to quick CPR and AED use—now their families unite to raise awareness and save young lives.
Sarah’s Heart Story – Through the Eyes of her Mom and Advocate – Camila “Mila” Takahashi
Today, Sarah is a healthy and happy 13-year-old. She sees a specialist every four months and gets an EKG. Mila completed the marathon and donated the funds to SADS saying, “I hope the money will help research and people in need.”
Sudden Cardiac Arrest and Brugada Awareness: Jennette’s Story
Jennette experienced Sudden Cardiac Arrest (SCA) in December of 2022 while having the flu. She survived – and in hospital was diagnosed with Brugada Syndrome. “The cardiac arrest and heart disease diagnosis was a huge shock on me and my family. I’m grateful to be...
Remembering Andy Golden
Remembering Dr. Andy GoldenWe, at the...
Brugada Awareness: Ruben and Grace’s Story
When a young person goes into a doctor complaining about chest pain, it’s often dismissed and diagnosed as anxiety and stress.
SCA Awareness: Monica and Logan’s Story
There’s so many ways to keep Logan’s light shining and to educate the public. There’s a lot of education and people say it’s rare, but I have spoken to so many parents who’ve experienced sudden cardiac arrest with their kids.
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CPR & AED Awareness: Isaiah’s Story
Can you tell me a little bit about your heart journey – from diagnosis to where your family is today? On January 12, 2022, my son, Isaiah Bangoura, was in school when I got a call around 12 PM saying that his heart had stopped beating while he was going into the gym...
CPR & AED Awareness: Linton’s Story
Linton Beck had never had a symptom before his cardiac arrest on April 20, 2022. Linton, 16, was in chemistry class at Station Camp High School in Gallatin, Tennessee, waiting for the second bell to ring when he suddenly slumped over and went into Sudden Cardiac...
