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.

🚨 EARLY REGISTRATION ENDS SOON! 🚨Don’t miss your chance to join us at the Cardiac Arrest Survival Summit (CASSummit) — D...
09/26/2025

🚨 EARLY REGISTRATION ENDS SOON! 🚨

Don’t miss your chance to join us at the Cardiac Arrest Survival Summit (CASSummit) — December 3–6, 2025 at the Arizona Grand Resort, Phoenix, AZ.

Register by October 8 and save up to $200!

Whether you’re a healthcare professional, first responder, educator, survivor, or advocate—there’s something for everyone involved in resuscitation.

Secure your spot today and be part of the movement to improve survival from sudden cardiac arrest.

👉 Register now: https://www.citizencprsummit.org/ or via the link in our bio.

⏰ The countdown is ON! ⏰We’re just weeks away from the 1st Annual Sudden Cardiac Arrest Training Week – Ready to Respond...
09/25/2025

⏰ The countdown is ON! ⏰

We’re just weeks away from the 1st Annual Sudden Cardiac Arrest Training Week – Ready to Respond, happening October 12–18! 🗓️

This nationwide initiative is designed to empower more people with the knowledge and confidence to take action in a sudden cardiac emergency. Because when every second counts, being ready to respond can save a life. ❤️⚡

Learn more and find local events here: http://bit.ly/4nAeW61

🫀CASA Webinar TODAY – Survivorship in the First Year Post-Hospital Discharge 🫀The Sudden Cardiac Arrest Foundation (SCAF...
09/24/2025

🫀CASA Webinar TODAY – Survivorship in the First Year Post-Hospital Discharge 🫀

The Sudden Cardiac Arrest Foundation (SCAF) invites you to join our Cardiac Arrest Survivor Alliance (CASA) webinar tonight at 5:00pm EST.

Facilitated by Dr. Ankur Doshi, Clinical Director of the UPMC Post Cardiac Arrest Service (PCAS), this session will explore what the first year of survivorship looks like after hospital discharge. With experience caring for more than 150 survivors annually, Dr. Doshi will highlight common patient experiences, health care needs, and the support systems that can make a difference.

👉 There's still time to register - don't miss out!
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/NiwWNY4xQ72T_URTxX5kbw?fbclid=IwY2xjawM9e8RleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFnOEx3VUdXWEJ2bjNOV2x0AR4kMdqxxb9LJJrpHkLVj9nWNqPbEWZ9eVhNGCdxAuQudgxsd-gmMGdOjISQOA_aem_gWtiT9a5WgqcXM3x9hieVQ #/registration

Not yet a member of CASA? Join today to connect with fellow survivors, caregivers, and advocates dedicated to improving life after cardiac arrest. CASA is a program of the Sudden Cardiac Arrest Foundation.

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Join us on October 16 in recognition of Restart a Heart Day and Sudden Cardiac Arrest Awareness Month for a special live...
09/23/2025

Join us on October 16 in recognition of Restart a Heart Day and Sudden Cardiac Arrest Awareness Month for a special live event. Gina Peattie, SCAF Executive Director, and Dr. Joseph Farrell, SCAF Board Chair, will join American Red Cross for an informative discussion.

The conversation will highlight the inaugural Sudden Cardiac Arrest Training Week and Ready to Respond campaign — a public awareness initiative to educate others about sudden cardiac arrest, CPR, and AED training — alongside Dr. Farrell’s survivor story and insights on recovery outcomes that affect the whole family. ♥️

Sign up on LinkedIn here: https://www.linkedin.com/events/7373711760169684992/

Sign up on Facebook here: http://bit.ly/47TY71r

09/22/2025

💡 The Next Great SaveStation AED Location Contest💡

Where in your community could a life-saving AED make the biggest difference? 🌍❤️

The Sudden Cardiac Arrest Foundation, in partnership with ZOLL & SaveStation, is giving you the chance to nominate a spot in your community to win a SaveStation® Outdoor AED Cabinet paired with a ZOLL AED 3®—a prize package valued at $7,000+!

Why it matters:
⚡ Sudden cardiac arrest can happen anytime, anywhere.
🚑 Quick access to an AED can mean the difference between life and death.
🌦️ SaveStation cabinets keep AEDs safe, secure, and accessible 24/7—rain or shine.
🫀 The ZOLL AED 3 provides real-time CPR feedback, empowering anyone to act.

Picture your local park, beach, school, or sports field—now imagine an AED always within reach.

👉 Nominate your community today and help make it safer, one AED at a time!
https://www.sca-aware.org/aed-contest

09/19/2025

Happy everyone! For anyone new here, every Friday our amazing Executive Director, Gina Peattie, gives us a little recap of what she and the foundation have been working on so that we can see all the hard work that goes on behind the scenes. This week we are gearing up for a busy conference season - stay tuned for more to come! ♥️

🫀 Are you ?The Sudden Cardiac Arrest Foundation is proud to host Ready to Respond: Sudden Cardiac Arrest Training Week ...
09/18/2025

🫀 Are you ?

The Sudden Cardiac Arrest Foundation is proud to host Ready to Respond: Sudden Cardiac Arrest Training Week during National SCA Awareness Month, October 12–18.

This week-long campaign is all about raising awareness and empowering communities with lifesaving skills like CPR and AED use. Every second counts when someone collapses from sudden cardiac arrest—and your action can save a life.

Whether you’re learning CPR for the first time, hosting a training at your school, workplace, or neighborhood, or sharing knowledge with your community, this week is about taking action.

🔗 Find local events or learn more: https://www.sca-aware.org/ready-to-respond-sca-training-week/2025-ready-to-respond-locations-hosts

💙 Know a Hero? Nominate Them Today. 💙When sudden cardiac arrest strikes, everyday people can make the extraordinary choi...
09/17/2025

💙 Know a Hero? Nominate Them Today. 💙

When sudden cardiac arrest strikes, everyday people can make the extraordinary choice to save a life. ⚡

The Sudden Cardiac Arrest Foundation’s People Saving People™ Award honors lay rescuers whose quick actions—calling 9-1-1, starting CPR, or using an AED—made the difference.

🏅 Honorees receive national recognition, and the winner will be celebrated at the Cardiac Arrest Survival Summit (Dec. 3–6, Phoenix, AZ), with an AED donated in their honor.

🗓️ Nominations due Oct. 31, 2025
👉 Submit here: https://form.jotform.com/252176606334153

💡 Myth vs. Fact: Sudden Cardiac Arrest EditionMyth: You have to be a healthcare professional to save someone from sudden...
09/16/2025

💡 Myth vs. Fact: Sudden Cardiac Arrest Edition

Myth: You have to be a healthcare professional to save someone from sudden cardiac arrest.
Fact: Anyone can help save a life! Quick action—calling 911, starting CPR, and using an AED—can make the difference between life and death.

Learn more about SCA and our mission to educate, empower and save lives here: sca-aware.org/

💙 The Sudden Cardiac Arrest Foundation is so excited for one of the most uplifting events of —A Celebration of Survivor...
09/15/2025

💙 The Sudden Cardiac Arrest Foundation is so excited for one of the most uplifting events of —A Celebration of Survivors and Rescuers!

This special evening honors survivors, thanks the rescuers who saved lives, and brings our community together for connection and inspiration.

✨ Free and open to all
📍 Thursday, Dec. 4 | Arizona Grand Resort

Join us and the Citizen CPR Foundation in celebrating these incredible stories of survival.

Learn more here: citizencprsummit.org/recognition/

📣 Last Chance to Share your Input with SCAF! Don't Miss Out!Are you a survivor, co-survivor, rescuer, advocate, or medic...
09/12/2025

📣 Last Chance to Share your Input with SCAF! Don't Miss Out!

Are you a survivor, co-survivor, rescuer, advocate, or medical professional with a passion for sudden cardiac arrest awareness? We want to hear from YOU! 💬❤️

Take our community survey: Voices of the Community: Insights from Survivors, Allies, and Advocates.

By sharing your experience, you’ll help:
✔️ Highlight real challenges families face
✔️ Strengthen support & education programs
✔️ Shape new life-saving resources & campaigns

Less than 10 minutes. 100% confidential.
Bonus: Enter to win a SCAF Swag Bag (T-shirt, hat, stress ball, stickers)!

👉 Add your voice today: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/SCAFVoices

💙 Together, we’ll raise awareness, save lives, and build a stronger community.

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