01/30/2026
This week, Troy High School students honored the memory of their late classmate, Bilal Ahmad, by learning the lifesaving skill of CPR from Jen Shea, manager of Corewell Health Children’s Student Heart Check.
Bilal, who tragically passed away after suffering cardiac arrest during freshman orientation last year, was known for his kindness, joy, and love for his community. As part of “Be Like Bilal” Activist Week, these students will soon pay it forward by teaching CPR to others.
February is and we hope Bilal’s story encourages families to take the next step in prevention by signing up for a free Student Heart Check at Hazel Park High School on Saturday, Feb. 7.
These screenings are free and designed to identify students who may be at risk for sudden cardiac arrest through heart and vascular screenings for youth ages 13: https://corewellhealth.org/care-and-specialties/heart-and-vascular/student-heart-check