Sudden Cardiac Arrest (SCA) is caused by a structural or electrical abnormality in the heart, causing a life-threatening arrhythmia that suddenly and unexpectedly stops the heart from beating. While CPR can be a bridge to life, the only way to restart the heart is with an Automated External Defibrillator (AED). Emergency medical responders are equipped with AEDs but given every minute’s delay in defibrillation decreases the chance of survival by 10%, having an onsite AED at the ready in three minutes or less is critical.

Parents, educators, coaches, and youth advocates must unite to keep their facilities and playing fields safe.