Sudden Cardiac Arrest Foundation

Sudden Cardiac Arrest Foundation Our vision is to eliminate preventable death and disability from sudden cardiac arrest while supporting those affected by SCA.

Stay informed—join our newsletter for the latest updates: https://bit.ly/SCAF_Newsletter. Our mission is to raise awareness of SCA and promote initiatives that help save lives through education, research, and community.

04/10/2026

Happy everyone! This week, we’ve received some requests for materials and educational resources for upcoming events that H.E.A.R.T. Champions are hosting around the country, so we are busy getting some packages together to ship out! As a reminder, if anyone needs swag or educational resources please do not hesitate to reach out!

We are also getting ready for two upcoming webinars next week. Please register via the links below - we hope to see you there! ♥️

Good Samaritan Laws: What you Need to Know
April 14th at 2:00pm EST

https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/9xnrnJC5TlOsLuShjp1wqg #/registration

Rebuilding Routine: Returning to Work, School and Activities
April 17th at 4:00pm EST

https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/wJem4_8GSSarpwqnKPi7Lg #/registration

📅 Upcoming Webinars You Won’t Want to Miss! 🫀The Sudden Cardiac Arrest Foundation has a full lineup of informative and e...
04/10/2026

📅 Upcoming Webinars You Won’t Want to Miss! 🫀

The Sudden Cardiac Arrest Foundation has a full lineup of informative and engaging webinars coming up, featuring expert speakers, timely topics, and practical insights for survivors, families, advocates, and anyone passionate about saving lives.

Whether you're looking to learn more about sudden cardiac arrest preparedness, recovery, raising awareness, or the latest research, we have something for you.

✨ Check out our Upcoming Events page to view details and save the dates:
https://www.sca-aware.org/our-programs/upcoming-events

We hope to see you there!

🌷 Our April Newsletter is here! 🌷April is a season of renewal, and at the Sudden Cardiac Arrest Foundation, we’re feelin...
04/09/2026

🌷 Our April Newsletter is here! 🌷

April is a season of renewal, and at the Sudden Cardiac Arrest Foundation, we’re feeling that momentum in a big way.

In this month’s issue, we’re sharing:
🔬 New research updates advancing our understanding of sudden cardiac arrest
❤️ An inspiring story of youth advocacy
⚡ Insights from our partners at HSI on why rescue-ready AEDs are a critical part of the chain of survival
📅 Upcoming events, webinars, and ways to get involved through H.E.A.R.T. Champions and CASA

Thank you for being part of this community. Your support drives this mission forward every day.

📩 Read the April Newsletter now! (link in bio)

https://mailchi.mp/sca-aware/april2026

🫀 New Research Spotlight: Physical Activity & Sudden Cardiac Death RiskA major long-term study from Denmark followed mor...
04/09/2026

🫀 New Research Spotlight: Physical Activity & Sudden Cardiac Death Risk

A major long-term study from Denmark followed more than 10,000 adults for nearly 30 years to better understand how leisure-time physical activity impacts the risk of sudden cardiac death (SCD).

Researchers tracked participants’ self-reported activities, like walking, cycling, and exercise, and reviewed national health records over time. During the study, 897 people experienced sudden cardiac death.

📊 Key Finding:
People who were more physically active had a significantly lower risk of SCD:

- Moderate activity was linked to about a 40% lower risk
- Higher activity was linked to about a 50% lower risk

One of the most important takeaways: the biggest reduction in risk happened when individuals moved from very little activity to moderate activity, suggesting that even small lifestyle changes can make a meaningful difference.

More active participants also tended to have healthier body weight, lower resting heart rates, and better cholesterol levels.

🚶‍♀️Bottom line: You don’t have to become an athlete, just get moving.

Read more here: https://www.sca-aware.org/sca-news/leisure-time-physical-activity-and-risk-of-sudden-cardiac-death-a-28-year-follow-up-from

🚨 SCA Fact to Know 🚨5 in 10 people may survive sudden cardiac arrest if bystanders act quickly with CPR and an AED.That’...
04/08/2026

🚨 SCA Fact to Know 🚨

5 in 10 people may survive sudden cardiac arrest if bystanders act quickly with CPR and an AED.

That’s why learning CPR and knowing where the nearest AED is can make all the difference. In a cardiac arrest, every second counts, and your response could save a life.

🫀 Call 911
💪 Start CPR
⚡ Use an AED

Learn more here: sca-aware.org

🎉 Celebrate Your SCA Re-Birthday With Us! 🎉Surviving sudden cardiac arrest is a powerful milestone, and we want to honor...
04/07/2026

🎉 Celebrate Your SCA Re-Birthday With Us! 🎉

Surviving sudden cardiac arrest is a powerful milestone, and we want to honor it with you.

Each month, the Sudden Cardiac Arrest Foundation shares SCA Re-Birthday shoutouts to celebrate survivors and the incredible journeys behind every second chance.

If you’re a survivor (or know someone who is), we’d love to include you in an upcoming post. 💛

📅 Fill out our quick Re-Birthday form here: https://bit.ly/3H73jUe

Let’s celebrate life, resilience, and every heartbeat forward.

🚨 Myth vs. Fact: CPR Edition 🚨MYTH: You have to do mouth-to-mouth for CPR to work.FACT: For most adult and teen sudden c...
04/06/2026

🚨 Myth vs. Fact: CPR Edition 🚨

MYTH: You have to do mouth-to-mouth for CPR to work.
FACT: For most adult and teen sudden cardiac arrests, hands-only CPR (hard, fast chest compressions) can be highly effective in the first critical minutes.

If someone suddenly collapses and isn’t responding, don’t wait. Call 911 and start compressions immediately. Your hands can help keep blood flowing to the brain until help arrives.

💛 Hands-only CPR saves lives.

For those in our community celebrating Easter and Passover, we recognize this meaningful season of hope, renewal, and re...
04/05/2026

For those in our community celebrating Easter and Passover, we recognize this meaningful season of hope, renewal, and resilience.

Moments spent with loved ones and centered on what matters most are especially meaningful, and a reminder of how deeply we care for one another.

At the Sudden Cardiac Arrest Foundation, we’re grateful to be part of a community that shows up for each other, strengthens the chain of survival, and helps save lives every day.

Wishing you and your loved ones a peaceful and meaningful Easter and Passover. 💙

04/03/2026

Happy everyone! This week has been all about collaboration and partnerships. We’ve had some really great and energizing conversations with H.E.A.R.T. Champions, allies, supporters, and our partners, and we are so excited about all the work ahead to raise awareness about sudden cardiac arrest.

We are also starting to plan for our Ready to Respond Campaign in October. If you have any ideas for SCAF swag items that you particularly enjoy, please let us know so that we can include them in our training site boxes!

Lots of exciting things to come! Happy weekend! ❤️

🚨 2025 People Saving People Award Nominee Spotlight 🚨On October 1, 2023, Lester Lindsey, known to many at the Original P...
04/03/2026

🚨 2025 People Saving People Award Nominee Spotlight 🚨

On October 1, 2023, Lester Lindsey, known to many at the Original Pancake House in Champaign as the friendly “coffee guy," suffered sudden cardiac arrest while riding home in a vehicle.

Just across the street, Shannon Walter was finishing lunch when her phone alerted her through the PulsePoint Foundation app that someone nearby needed CPR. Without hesitation, she rushed to the scene.

As bystanders pulled Lester from the car, Shannon immediately began CPR. As a CPR instructor, she knew exactly what to do, and those first moments made all the difference. Her quick action kept blood and oxygen flowing until first responders arrived and took over.

Shannon didn’t know Lester. She didn’t expect to ever learn the outcome. But later, she discovered that her decision to respond helped save his life.

💛 This is what it means to be ready. This is what it means to act.

Read more here: https://www.sca-aware.org/index.php/people-saving-people-awards/nominees/a-phone-alert-a-parking-lot-a-life-savednominees

🚑 New Research Highlights the Life-Saving Power of Speed in Cardiac Arrest ResponseA new study featured on the Sudden Ca...
04/02/2026

🚑 New Research Highlights the Life-Saving Power of Speed in Cardiac Arrest Response

A new study featured on the Sudden Cardiac Arrest Foundation website examined 2,388 out-of-hospital cardiac arrest cases in Busan, South Korea, and the results reinforce what we know to be true: every second matters.

Researchers found that patients were almost 3x more likely to achieve return of spontaneous circulation (ROSC) when EMS arrived within four minutes of the emergency call. Yet only 2.5% of cases met that benchmark.

The study also found that many cardiac arrests were unwitnessed, happened at home, and involved hard-to-treat heart rhythms. While bystander CPR occurred in about half of cases, bystander AED use was extremely rare.

These findings underscore the urgent need to strengthen the chain of survival through:
🫀 Early CPR
⚡ Early AED use
⏱️ Rapid emergency response

Because when cardiac arrest strikes, minutes can mean the difference between life and death.

📖 Read the full article on our website: https://www.sca-aware.org/index.php/sca-news/association-between-ems-response-time-and-return-of-spontaneous-circulation-in-out-of

💙 CASA Webinar: Rebuilding Routine - Returning to Work, School, and ActivitiesLife after cardiac arrest can feel like ev...
04/01/2026

💙 CASA Webinar: Rebuilding Routine - Returning to Work, School, and Activities

Life after cardiac arrest can feel like everything has changed. Whether you’re a survivor or supporting someone you love, returning to everyday routines can bring uncertainty, stress, and new challenges, but you don’t have to navigate it alone.

Join Dr. Alex Presciutti, a psychologist specializing in post-arrest care, for an important conversation on rebuilding confidence and moving forward.

📅 April 17, 2026
🕓 4:00 PM ET

Topics will include:
✔️ Exposure vs. avoidance and approaching challenges
✔️ Pacing yourself and adjusting expectations
✔️ Reintegrating into work, school, and daily activities

This session is open to anyone interested, with a primary focus on survivors and co-survivors.

📝 Have a question? Attendees are encouraged to submit questions in advance to help guide the discussion.

Learn more about CASA and join here: https://casahearts.org/

🔗 Register today: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/wJem4_8GSSarpwqnKPi7Lg #/registration

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