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.

Join us on December 9th at 2 PM ET for HEARTS in Action, a webinar for H.E.A.R.T. Champions and advocates who want to am...
11/29/2025

Join us on December 9th at 2 PM ET for HEARTS in Action, a webinar for H.E.A.R.T. Champions and advocates who want to amplify their impact through powerful storytelling and community engagement.

Here's what you can expect from the webinar:
❤️ Learn how to tell your story with clarity and confidence
🌎 Connect with your community both online and in person
🤝 Build partnerships that strengthen awareness
⚡ Make the most of SCAF tools and resources

Hear insights from survivors and leaders, including Gina Peattie, Johnnie Davis, Jorge Ginzo, and Jana Bonassi, plus get access to an exclusive opportunity just for H.E.A.R.T. Champions.

📅 Save your seat: https://bit.ly/4nY5UzA (link in bio)

Interested in becoming a H.E.A.R.T. Champion? We’re always looking for more everyday heroes. Visit the link below or click the link in our bio to sign up today! There will be a special giveaway for H.E.A.R.T. Champions only announced during the webinar - don't miss out!

⚡ Myth vs. Fact: Sudden Cardiac Arrest❌ Myth: Sudden cardiac arrest always shows warning signs first.✅ Fact: When SCA ha...
11/28/2025

⚡ Myth vs. Fact: Sudden Cardiac Arrest

❌ Myth: Sudden cardiac arrest always shows warning signs first.
✅ Fact: When SCA happens, the person collapses and doesn’t respond or breathe normally.

When in doubt, call 911, start CPR, and use an AED if available. Quick action saves lives.

11/28/2025

Happy everyone! We hope everyone had a wonderful Thanksgiving with friends, family and loved ones. Today we are giving thanks to this community and for the amazing participation we received for our Ready to Respond campaign. Check out our highlights video from the campaign that we posted earlier this week - we were able to train 7,991 participants! Thank you to everyone for all of your support. ♥️

We also launched our end of year campaign this week - Because Someone Was Ready, 20 Years of Making a Difference. We will be featuring stories of survival over the coming weeks and would so greatly appreciate your donations and support for the foundation and our mission to raise awareness around sudden cardiac arrest.

Learn more here: https://www.sca-aware.org/someone-was-ready-2025

🧡 Happy Thanksgiving from the Sudden Cardiac Arrest Foundation 🧡Today, and every day, we’re grateful for the incredible ...
11/27/2025

🧡 Happy Thanksgiving from the Sudden Cardiac Arrest Foundation 🧡

Today, and every day, we’re grateful for the incredible community that makes our mission possible.

To the survivors and families who share their strength, the advocates and volunteers who raise awareness, the partners and supporters who fuel our work, and the healthcare professionals and first responders who save lives—thank you.

Your courage, compassion, and commitment inspire everything we do. Because of you, more people are learning how to be ready to respond, more lives are being saved, and more families have hope.

From all of us at SCAF, we wish you a warm, safe, and meaningful Thanksgiving. 🧡

🧡 A Thanksgiving Message of Gratitude 🧡As we head into the holiday, we want to extend our heartfelt thanks to every surv...
11/26/2025

🧡 A Thanksgiving Message of Gratitude 🧡
As we head into the holiday, we want to extend our heartfelt thanks to every survivor, co-survivor, rescuer, advocate, partner, and supporter who makes the work of the Sudden Cardiac Arrest Foundation possible. Your commitment and compassion truly drive our mission forward.

Before the festivities begin, take a moment to catch up on the latest SCAF updates, including new research, helpful resources, Mary Newman’s Lifetime Achievement Award, and our newly launched Because Someone Was Ready appeal.

📬 Read the November Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/sca-aware/endnovember2025 (or click the link in our bio!)

From all of us at the Sudden Cardiac Arrest Foundation, thank you and warmest wishes for a wonderful Thanksgiving. 🦃💛

📊 A study of 623,000+ out-of-hospital cardiac arrests reveals a stark reality: while bystander CPR improves survival ove...
11/26/2025

📊 A study of 623,000+ out-of-hospital cardiac arrests reveals a stark reality: while bystander CPR improves survival overall, the benefit is not equal across race and gender.

✅ White men who received CPR were 41% more likely to survive
❌ Black women saw only a 5% increase—the lowest of any group studied

The Sudden Cardiac Arrest Foundation (SCAF) and Prestan Products are partnering to raise awareness and close these life-threatening gaps in care.

👉 Read more and share: https://amp.cnn.com/cnn/2024/08/15/health/bystander-cpr-survival-black-women

This year, thousands learned CPR, how to use an AED, and how to act when every second counts. Now, as 2025 comes to a cl...
11/25/2025

This year, thousands learned CPR, how to use an AED, and how to act when every second counts. Now, as 2025 comes to a close, you can help ensure even more people are ready to respond.

Your support enables SCAF to continue lifesaving programming, including:
- Public awareness initiatives that educate communities about sudden cardiac arrest
- Educational resources and training programs for schools, workplaces, and organizations
- Support for survivors and anyone affected by SCA through the Cardiac Arrest Survivor Alliance (CASA)
- Volunteer programs such as HEART Champions, and much more

Donate today and make a life-saving difference. ♥️

https://www.sca-aware.org/donate

💙 Free Genetic Testing Now Available for You & Your Family 💙The Sudden Cardiac Arrest Foundation is proud to share an im...
11/24/2025

💙 Free Genetic Testing Now Available for You & Your Family 💙

The Sudden Cardiac Arrest Foundation is proud to share an important opportunity from the Genetic Cardiomyopathy Awareness Consortium - FREE genetic testing is now available for cardiomyopathy patients and their immediate family members.

Understanding your genetic risk can be lifesaving. Here’s what to expect:

🔬 Easy At-Home Testing
Order your kit online, complete a quick cheek swab at home, and mail it back—simple and stress-free.

📄 Clear, Actionable Results
You’ll receive results you can easily understand and review with your healthcare provider.

🤝 Guidance When It Matters
If your results show something important, you’ll be offered a free session with a licensed genetic counselor to help you navigate next steps.

👨👩👧 Family Testing Included
If your test is positive, your immediate family members can also be tested at no cost.

Taking action today could protect you—and the people you love.

👉 Learn more and get started: https://geneticcardiomyopathy.org/get-tested/ (link in bio!)

Dallas Cowboys defensive lineman Perrion Winfrey has selected the Sudden Cardiac Arrest Foundation as part of the NFL’s ...
11/23/2025

Dallas Cowboys defensive lineman Perrion Winfrey has selected the Sudden Cardiac Arrest Foundation as part of the NFL’s My Cause My Cleats initiative to raise awareness about sudden cardiac arrest and CPR/AED readiness.

Players will be wearing customized cleats for their causes in today's game against the Eagles.

Thank you to the NFL for using My Cause My Cleats to highlight important causes like ours! ♥️

11/21/2025

This , we’re reflecting on what matters most: gratitude.

To everyone in the Sudden Cardiac Arrest Foundation community - survivors, families, advocates, clinicians, first responders, supporters, and partners - thank you. Your stories, your courage, and your commitment to saving lives fuel everything we do.

As we look ahead to 2026, we’re inspired by the progress we’ve made together and energized for what’s next. With your continued support, we’ll keep working to raise awareness, advance education, and build a world where more lives are saved from sudden cardiac arrest.

Here’s to this incredible community and to an impactful year ahead. 💙✨

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