Fighting Chance CPR

07/07/2025

5 years ago today I was involved in a horrific accident that nearly claimed my life.
I suffered 23 broken bones, both of my lungs collapsed and my heart stopped... I died.
Thankfully, a few amazing people who witnessed the accident rushed by my side, assessed me and began CPR. These people performed hands only CPR on me until the paramedics were able to get on scene and take over. Several minutes after the paramedics took over they were able to get my heart going again.
11 months after bystander CPR helped save my life, I became an American Red Cross instructor.
1 year after bystander CPR helped save my life, I taught my first CPR class.
Every year since, I have celebrated being alive by hosting a free hands only CPR class.
To the people who stopped and gave my a fighting chance, Thank you!
Thank you for giving me 5 more amazing years with my family.

If you have never been
First-Aid/CPR/AED certified or your certification has expired, please take a class.

https://www.redcross.org/take-a-class?srsltid=AfmBOooZ92prt_dj7J_oQLnciKzAmNZ1BvtU974QTZvvh-Pf7nSyK9b1

01/11/2025

64.8K likes, 582 comments. “Snow PSA. Let’s be safe this weekend!!”

08/04/2024

Check - Call - Care

Do you know what to do if you witness someone suddenly collapse?

CHECK the scene for safety.
CHECK the victim for responsiveness and breathing using the shout, tap shout method.
If the victim is unresponsive and not breathing normally direct someone to CALL 911 or CALL 911 yourself.
Then provide CARE by giving chest compressions.

Having people trained in this simple skill can put more cardiac arrest victim's within minutes of life saving care.

https://www.redcross.org/take-a-class

07/28/2024

The 3 C's of cardiac arrest.

If you witness someone suddenly collapse and they're not breathing normally, remember to...

07/24/2024

Extreme heat kills more people every year than any other weather event in the U.S. Let that soak in!

Heat waves are becoming more frequent and intense, AND lasting longer because of the climate crisis. We might not be able to control the weather, but we can take steps to protect ourselves and prevent heat-related illnesses and death.

If you’re experiencing extreme heat in your area, make sure to:

- Verify that your air conditioning at home is working properly and that you’re not only relying on electric fans to stay cool.

- Locate public places with air conditioning like a cooling center, where you can go if your home is too hot.

- Check on loved ones and neighbors who may live alone and don’t have air conditioning.

07/15/2024

Those of you who are CPR certified, from the bottom of my heart, thank you.
If you're not CPR certified or your certification is about to expire,
please take a class.
Bystander CPR is easy to learn and it can mean the difference between life and death.

https://www.redcross.org/take-a-class

07/08/2024

Every minute that passes without CPR can mean the difference between life and death.

07/07/2024

On July 7th, 2020 I was involved in a horrific accident that nearly claimed my life. I suffered 23 broken bones, both of my lungs collapsed and my heart stopped. A few amazing people who witnessed the accident rushed by my side, assessed me and began CPR. These bystanders performed hands only CPR on me until the paramedics were able to get on scene and take over. Several minutes after the paramedics took over they were able to get my heart going again. Without CPR, I wouldn't be alive.
11 months after bystander CPR helped save my life, I became an American Red Cross instructor. On July 7th, 2021 I taught my first hands only CPR class.
Every year since, I have celebrated being alive by hosting a free hands only CPR class.
To those of you who joined me today, from the bottom of my heart, thank you.

07/01/2024

Help give someone a fighting chance - Learn CPR.

06/20/2024

In the heat of the moment during summer fun, don't miss these heat stroke symptoms. Knowing the steps to treat it could save a life.

❗ If someone is feeling weak, vomiting or has moist or flushed skin, you should get them someplace cooler and:

1. First, call 911.
2. Then, immerse the person up to their neck in cold water.
3. Or, apply cold, wet towels to their skin.
4. Finally, apply ice packs over the towels and fan the person.

06/13/2024