by SADS Foundation | Sep 4, 2024 | Blog
Katherine could tell that something was wrong with her heart – but doctors kept telling her that she was a perfectly healthy eighth grader. After experiencing Sudden Cardiac Arrest (SCA) in a CrossFit parking lot, Katherine is sharing her story to spread awareness –...
by SADS Foundation | Jun 4, 2024 | Blog
In May of 2022, Summer went into Sudden Cardiac Arrest (SCA) on her front porch. Thanks to her husband’s quick actions, she survived. After her diagnosis of Long QT Syndrome (LQTS) Type 1, Summer is on a mission to spread awareness about CPR – and “invisible”...
by Erinsads | Jan 22, 2024 | Blog
In November of 2021, six weeks after hiking Mount Whitney – the highest mountain in the contiguous United States – David fainted while taking his dog, Honey, for a nighttime walk. “My entire life, I was very active,” says David, who played baseball in college and...
by Erinsads | Jan 9, 2024 | Blog
While she was in high school, Brittan started to experience shortness of breath during athletics. Her doctor told her that she just needed to eat more salt – and a week later, she experienced Sudden Cardiac Arrest during a high school swim practice. “Growing up, I was...
by Erinsads | Oct 24, 2023 | Blog
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...
