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.

💙 Upcoming Webinar | August 27 💙The Sudden Cardiac Arrest Foundation and the Cardiac Arrest Survivor Community (CASA) in...
08/21/2025

💙 Upcoming Webinar | August 27 💙

The Sudden Cardiac Arrest Foundation and the Cardiac Arrest Survivor Community (CASA) invite you to a powerful conversation on Hospital Discharge Best Practices for Cardiac Arrest Survivors.

Date: Tuesday, August 27
Hosted by: CASA
Featuring: Dr. Stephen Sanko, Emergency Physician & Chair of the LA County DHS Inpatient Resuscitation Committee

Dr. Sanko will share the American Heart Association’s recommendations for preparing survivors and co-survivors for life after cardiac arrest—covering medical, emotional, cognitive, and social needs before leaving the hospital.

This interactive session welcomes survivors, co-survivors, healthcare teams, and advocates to share perspectives and help shape a national conversation on improving survivorship care.

👉 Register here: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/vVH4Ule7RkyU4FY2oT9QoA #/registration

Let’s work together to define “what right looks like” in survivorship care. ❤️

08/21/2025

🎬 Help Save Lives — Through the Power of Video! 💥

We’re calling on creators, survivors, students, healthcare heroes, and YOU to enter the 2025 Cardiac Arrest Survival Video Contest! 📢

Hosted by the Citizen CPR Foundation (CCPRF) and the Sudden Cardiac Arrest Foundation (SCAF), this contest is part of the Cardiac Arrest Survival Summit, happening December 3–6 in Phoenix, AZ.

Create a short video that inspires action—raise awareness about sudden cardiac arrest and the critical role of lay responders in saving lives through:
✔️ Calling 9-1-1
✔️ Performing CPR
✔️ Using an AED

🏆 Top videos will be showcased and recognized at the Summit!

🗓️ Deadline to enter: October 20, 2025

🎥 Show us your creativity. Share your voice. Help save lives.

👉 Learn more and submit your entry today! https://www.sca-aware.org/index.php/our-programs/video-contest

🌟 Team Member Spotlight: Meet the Heart Behind the Mission 🌟We're excited to kick off the Sudden Cardiac Arrest Foundati...
08/20/2025

🌟 Team Member Spotlight: Meet the Heart Behind the Mission 🌟

We're excited to kick off the Sudden Cardiac Arrest Foundation’s Team Member Spotlight—a new series where we highlight the incredible individuals driving our mission forward. 💙

First up is Joseph P. Ornato, MD, a distinguished member of our Advisory Council whose expertise, passion, and decades-long dedication to emergency medicine and cardiac arrest survival continue to shape the future of resuscitation science.

Dr. Ornato’s leadership and insight have been instrumental in advancing public awareness and saving lives—and we’re honored to have him on our team.

Stay tuned as we continue to shine a light on the people behind the Foundation. Together, we're building a world where more lives are saved from sudden cardiac arrest. ⚡️❤️

🫀 Ready to Respond: Sudden Cardiac Arrest Training Week is Coming! 🫀📅 October 12–18, 2025📍 NationwideAre you passionate ...
08/19/2025

🫀 Ready to Respond: Sudden Cardiac Arrest Training Week is Coming! 🫀
📅 October 12–18, 2025
📍 Nationwide

Are you passionate about CPR and AED training? Want to make a real difference in your community? 💪 Now’s your chance.

Join the Sudden Cardiac Arrest Foundation for our week-long national campaign during Sudden Cardiac Arrest Awareness Month, and help save lives by hosting a training event in your school, workplace, or neighborhood.

We’re looking for local champions to host CPR & AED training sessions. Whether you’re a healthcare pro, teacher, coach, survivor, co-survivor, or simply someone who cares—you can help turn bystanders into lifesavers.

Why this matters:
❤️ 356,000+ cardiac arrests happen outside hospitals in the U.S. each year
⏱ Immediate CPR can double or triple survival chances
🏠 70% of cardiac arrests happen at home
🏢 10,000 occur in the workplace annually
📚 The more people trained, the more lives we can save

YOU can make the difference. You can be .

Learn more about hosting a training: http://bit.ly/478eoQb
Ready to sign up? Fill out the interest form here: https://bit.ly/3UlYU3m

🚨 Partner in Preparedness: HSI 🚨We're proud to partner with HSI: Emergency Care to offer Remote Skills Verification (RSV...
08/18/2025

🚨 Partner in Preparedness: HSI 🚨

We're proud to partner with HSI: Emergency Care to offer Remote Skills Verification (RSV) Training—so you can get certified in CPR, AED, and First Aid on your schedule, from anywhere with internet access! 💻❤️

With HSI’s RSV program, you’ll get:

✅ Nationally recognized certification
✅ A blended format: online learning + live, remote skills session with a certified instructor
✅ Full-service training—HSI manages everything from registration to certification
✅ Exclusive SCAF discount: Only $70–$75 per person (save $30–$35!)

Whether you're preparing to save a life at work, at home, or in your community, this training makes it easy, flexible, and affordable. 🙌

🛒 Register now through the SCAF RSV Training Store: https://store.osmanager4.com/sps/fe4ee3c7-eefd-4f7e-9440-0a3aa039a45b/groups/517

📩 HSI will handle the rest—scheduling, communication, and certification!

🧸 Babysitting isn’t just about watching kids—it’s about saving lives.Our partner, the American Red Cross 2025 Babysitter...
08/15/2025

🧸 Babysitting isn’t just about watching kids—it’s about saving lives.

Our partner, the American Red Cross 2025 Babysitter’s Training Course teaches more than just child care—it includes CPR and AED training so young caregivers are in an emergency. 💓🚨The course is open to youth ages 11-16 and helps build capable, trusted and confident caregivers.

🫀 Be prepared. Be confident. Be a lifesaver.

👉 Learn more & sign up:redcross.org/babysitting

👋 Welcome to Our New Advisory Council Members!We’re thrilled to announce that Hilary Gates, MAEd, NRP, and Robert "Bob" ...
08/14/2025

👋 Welcome to Our New Advisory Council Members!

We’re thrilled to announce that Hilary Gates, MAEd, NRP, and Robert "Bob" Davis have joined the Sudden Cardiac Arrest Foundation Advisory Council! 💓

As passionate advocates, expert storytellers, and co-founders of Six Minutes to Live, Hilary and Bob bring powerful voices and deep expertise to our mission.

We’re honored to have them on board as we work together to raise awareness and save more lives. 🙌

👉 Learn more about Hilary and Bob on our website: https://www.sca-aware.org/about-us

We Want to Hear From YOU!The Sudden Cardiac Arrest Foundation is inviting survivors, co-survivors, advocates, rescuers, ...
08/13/2025

We Want to Hear From YOU!

The Sudden Cardiac Arrest Foundation is inviting survivors, co-survivors, advocates, rescuers, medical professionals, and all those involved in SCA awareness and prevention to share your voice in our latest community survey - Voices of the Community: Insights from Survivors, Allies, and Advocates 💬❤️

🫀 Your feedback will help us:
✔️ Understand the challenges you face
✔️ Improve our support and education programs
✔️ Shape new resources and life-saving campaigns

The survey takes less than 10 minutes to complete, and your responses will remain confidential.

As a thank you, you’ll have a chance to win a special SCAF swag bag — complete with a T-shirt, hat, stress ball, and stickers!

👉 Take the survey now and help us continue to empower communities and save lives: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/SCAFVoices

💙 Partner Spotlight: Stryker 💙We’re proud to welcome Stryker Emergency Care as a Sudden Cardiac Arrest Foundation partne...
08/12/2025

💙 Partner Spotlight: Stryker 💙

We’re proud to welcome Stryker Emergency Care as a Sudden Cardiac Arrest Foundation partner.

A global leader in medical technologies, Stryker is committed to making healthcare better, offering innovative products and services to help improve outcomes for both patients and providers.

Stryker helps impact the lives of 150+ million patients each year — and their dedication supports our shared mission to prevent sudden cardiac death and save lives.

Thank you, , for standing with us in the fight against sudden cardiac arrest. 🙌

Learn more here: https://www.sca-aware.org/corporate-partners-and-foundations/stryker-0

Did you know you can now get genetically tested or re-tested for FREE? 🧬❤️The Genetic Cardiomyopathy Awareness (GCAC) is...
08/11/2025

Did you know you can now get genetically tested or re-tested for FREE? 🧬❤️

The Genetic Cardiomyopathy Awareness (GCAC) is partnering with a genetic testing company to offer FREE genetic testing for people with cardiomyopathy.

Genetic testing can lead to better care — and could even save your life or the lives of your loved ones.

SCAF is proud to be a member of GCAC. 💪

👉 Learn more & get started: https://geneticcardiomyopathy.org/get-tested/

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