Sudden cardiac arrest is a leading cause of death. Nearly 420,000 "out-of-hospital" cardiac arrests occur annually in the United States, and 90 percent of these victims die because they don't receive immediate CPR from someone at the scene.
Anyone can learn to save a life. And everyone should. Hands-Only CPR™ is CPR without mouth-to-mouth breaths. It is recommended for use by people who see a teen or adult suddenly collapse in an "out-of-hospital" setting, such as at home, at work or in a park. Take 60 seconds to learn Hands-Only CPR™ at heart.org/handsonlycpr.
There is an app for that! Dan Woolley survived 65 hours under rubble in Haiti by using ourPocket First Aid & CPR app. Click here for his story. The app has since been updated to reflect new science. You can also download the Hands-Only CPR™ app today.
CPR Anytime kits: Learn CPR and relief from choking using your personal, all-in-one kit. Then, share it with family and friends. Perfect for new parents, grandparents, babysitters and anyone who wants to learn how to save a life. Get one today.
CPR in schools: Kylee was only twelve years old when she had a heart attack. When ordinary people know CPR, a victim’s survival rate can double or even triple. Many states have laws supporting CPR in Schools for high school graduation. Click here to see where your state stands.
A gift of $300 helps the American Heart Association distribute 10 CPR Anytime training kits — providing more than 25 people with essential CPR skills. Give today using our general donation link or make a memorial ortribute gift in the name of a beloved family member or friend . Our success depends on caring people like you! Thank you for your support.
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Linda Dickey
Director, Customer Relations
American Heart Association
American Stroke Association
American Heart Association's Hands-Only™ CPR campaign is supported by an educational grant from the WellPoint Foundation