id you know that a person’s chances of surviving sudden cardiac arrest increases significantly if an AED is used, as opposed to CPR alone? Here is what you need to know about AEDs. AEDs save lives. They can prevent the death of young people in after-school programs, sporting facilities, schools, camps, and more. Living for Zachary exists to bring these devices to youth-based organizations and lower the number of young
One week ago, we raised $47,070 in support of Living for Zachary’s mission to raise awareness and prevent sudden cardiac arrest in youth. This year was our most successful North Texas Giving Day event to date! With your help, we were able to surpass our goal of $45,000 for the fight against SCA in young people. You advocated for youth in North Texas and beyond to receive preventative care, and
Dallas is safer in the hands of El Centro Cardiac Sonography students Agnes Patil and Leslie Barrera.
Living for Zachary’s two newest scholarship recipients were each awarded $5,000 to aid in the cost of their studies as they pursue careers that will save the lives of so many in the future.
Get to know the leadership team behind the mission! This month, we sat down with a member of Living for Zachary’s Board of Directors to hear about their role and give you a…
Take our quiz this June for CPR and AED Awareness Month to see how much you know about saving lives! AS we wrap up this special month of 2023, Living for Zachary wants you to learn as much as you can about what it means to be a heart hero.
Sudden cardiac arrest claims the lives of more than 300,000 Americans every year, making it the leading cause of death in the nation. In 2008, Congress designated the first full week of June to be National CPR and AED Awareness Week. This week was designed to serve as a reminder and incentive for people across the nation to learn life-saving skills in the event of a cardiac emergency at work,
Together, with your support, Living for Zachary raised more than $465,000 at this year’s 13th annual HeartBeats Gala: Turn the Beat Around. With nearly 300 attendees, the event was full of our generous friends, family, sponsors, and supporters of our mission to prevent sudden cardiac arrest in youth. We are so thankful for the longevity and generosity of your support and are glad to have you on the team. Did
Get to know the leadership team behind the mission! This month, we sat down with a member of Living for Zachary’s Board of Directors to hear about their role and give you a…
October is Sudden Cardiac Arrest (SCA) Awareness Month. With so much information available today regarding heart health, lifestyle choices that benefit your cardiovascular system, and risk factors, it can be…
Just in time for the start of the 2022-2023 school year, Living for Zachary made its largest AED donation…
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