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.

04/17/2026

Happy everyone! We’ve been pretty busy this week hosting webinars and working hard behind the scenes to develop our next big campaign for National CPR/AED Awareness week in June. Be sure to stay tuned - we will share that week’s theme very soon!

Link to the April 14th Good Samaritan Laws Webinar Recording: https://youtu.be/rMu5ZSJEHww

Have a great weekend. ❤️

🌟 People Saving People 2025 Award Nominee Spotlight 🌟👏 Medic Jacqueline MeadowsMedic Jacqueline Meadows was off duty at ...
04/17/2026

🌟 People Saving People 2025 Award Nominee Spotlight 🌟
👏 Medic Jacqueline Meadows

Medic Jacqueline Meadows was off duty at home in her rural Kern County community when she received a PulsePoint Foundation Professional Responder alert, someone just down the street was in sudden cardiac arrest.

She rushed to the home and found the patient’s wife, Megan, performing dispatch-guided CPR on her husband, Ian, in the backyard. Jackie immediately took over, delivering high-quality CPR, while calmly directing Megan to unlock the house and prepare for the fire department’s arrival.

When fire crews arrived, they recognized Jackie as one of their own. She stayed on scene, assisting as they established an airway, delivered two shocks, and prepared Ian for an airlift, knowing the closest cardiac facility was more than an hour away.

💛 This was Jackie’s second PulsePoint alert… and her second confirmed life saved.

Her quick response is a powerful reminder that readiness, training, and technology can mean the difference between life and death.

Thank you, Jacqueline, for being there when it mattered most.

📍 National CPR & AED Awareness Rally & March🗓️ July 23–25, 2026 | Washington, D.C.The Sudden Cardiac Arrest Foundation i...
04/16/2026

📍 National CPR & AED Awareness Rally & March
🗓️ July 23–25, 2026 | Washington, D.C.

The Sudden Cardiac Arrest Foundation is proud to attend and support the 6th Annual National CPR & AED Awareness Rally & March, hosted by Every Second Counts CPR.

This powerful event brings together survivors, families, advocates, and supporters from across the country to raise awareness and push for lifesaving CPR and AED education. If you’re passionate about preventing sudden cardiac arrest deaths, we hope you’ll join us in Washington, D.C. this July.

👉 More details and registration info: everysecondcountscpr.org

🫀 Learn. Connect. Be Prepared.Sudden cardiac arrest impacts so many lives, and knowledge is one of the most powerful too...
04/15/2026

🫀 Learn. Connect. Be Prepared.

Sudden cardiac arrest impacts so many lives, and knowledge is one of the most powerful tools we have to create change. That’s why the Sudden Cardiac Arrest Foundation is hosting a series of upcoming webinars designed to inform, empower, and inspire.

Join us for conversations with expert speakers on topics that matter most: preparedness, recovery, awareness, advocacy, and emerging research. Whether you’re a survivor, caregiver, healthcare professional, or supporter, these sessions offer valuable takeaways you can put into action.

📅 View the full schedule and save your spot:
https://www.sca-aware.org/our-programs/upcoming-events

We’d love to have you with us! 💛

At the Sudden Cardiac Arrest Foundation, our vision is clear:To eliminate preventable death and disability from sudden c...
04/14/2026

At the Sudden Cardiac Arrest Foundation, our vision is clear:

To eliminate preventable death and disability from sudden cardiac arrest, and to support everyone affected by SCA.

Through education, awareness, advocacy, and community, we’re working toward a future where more lives are saved, and more people have the support they need to heal and move forward.

Together, we can change the outcome.

🚨 Did you know? 7 in 10 sudden cardiac arrest (SCA) events happen at home.That means the person who may need help most c...
04/13/2026

🚨 Did you know? 7 in 10 sudden cardiac arrest (SCA) events happen at home.

That means the person who may need help most could be someone you love, a spouse, parent, child, or close friend.

The good news? You can make a difference. Learning hands-only CPR is simple, fast, and could help keep someone alive until emergency responders arrive.

❤️ Be prepared. Be the difference. Learn CPR.

Learn more here: https://www.sca-aware.org/call-push-shock

🎉❤️ Happy 5-Year SCA Re-Birthday, DesaRae Nickell! ❤️🎉Today, we celebrate an incredible milestone, five years since Desa...
04/12/2026

🎉❤️ Happy 5-Year SCA Re-Birthday, DesaRae Nickell! ❤️🎉

Today, we celebrate an incredible milestone, five years since DesaRae’s sudden cardiac arrest and the day she was given a second chance at life.

A “re-birthday” is more than a date on the calendar; it’s a powerful reminder of the importance of CPR, AED access, emergency preparedness, and survivor support.

DesaRae’s journey continues to inspire so many in the sudden cardiac arrest community, and we are honored to celebrate this moment with her.

💛 Here’s to resilience, strength, and the life-saving power of awareness.

04/10/2026

Happy everyone! This week, we’ve received some requests for materials and educational resources for upcoming events that H.E.A.R.T. Champions are hosting around the country, so we are busy getting some packages together to ship out! As a reminder, if anyone needs swag or educational resources please do not hesitate to reach out!

We are also getting ready for two upcoming webinars next week. Please register via the links below - we hope to see you there! ♥️

Good Samaritan Laws: What you Need to Know
April 14th at 2:00pm EST

https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/9xnrnJC5TlOsLuShjp1wqg #/registration

Rebuilding Routine: Returning to Work, School and Activities
April 17th at 4:00pm EST

https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/wJem4_8GSSarpwqnKPi7Lg #/registration

📅 Upcoming Webinars You Won’t Want to Miss! 🫀The Sudden Cardiac Arrest Foundation has a full lineup of informative and e...
04/10/2026

📅 Upcoming Webinars You Won’t Want to Miss! 🫀

The Sudden Cardiac Arrest Foundation has a full lineup of informative and engaging webinars coming up, featuring expert speakers, timely topics, and practical insights for survivors, families, advocates, and anyone passionate about saving lives.

Whether you're looking to learn more about sudden cardiac arrest preparedness, recovery, raising awareness, or the latest research, we have something for you.

✨ Check out our Upcoming Events page to view details and save the dates:
https://www.sca-aware.org/our-programs/upcoming-events

We hope to see you there!

🌷 Our April Newsletter is here! 🌷April is a season of renewal, and at the Sudden Cardiac Arrest Foundation, we’re feelin...
04/09/2026

🌷 Our April Newsletter is here! 🌷

April is a season of renewal, and at the Sudden Cardiac Arrest Foundation, we’re feeling that momentum in a big way.

In this month’s issue, we’re sharing:
🔬 New research updates advancing our understanding of sudden cardiac arrest
❤️ An inspiring story of youth advocacy
⚡ Insights from our partners at HSI on why rescue-ready AEDs are a critical part of the chain of survival
📅 Upcoming events, webinars, and ways to get involved through H.E.A.R.T. Champions and CASA

Thank you for being part of this community. Your support drives this mission forward every day.

📩 Read the April Newsletter now! (link in bio)

https://mailchi.mp/sca-aware/april2026

🫀 New Research Spotlight: Physical Activity & Sudden Cardiac Death RiskA major long-term study from Denmark followed mor...
04/09/2026

🫀 New Research Spotlight: Physical Activity & Sudden Cardiac Death Risk

A major long-term study from Denmark followed more than 10,000 adults for nearly 30 years to better understand how leisure-time physical activity impacts the risk of sudden cardiac death (SCD).

Researchers tracked participants’ self-reported activities, like walking, cycling, and exercise, and reviewed national health records over time. During the study, 897 people experienced sudden cardiac death.

📊 Key Finding:
People who were more physically active had a significantly lower risk of SCD:

- Moderate activity was linked to about a 40% lower risk
- Higher activity was linked to about a 50% lower risk

One of the most important takeaways: the biggest reduction in risk happened when individuals moved from very little activity to moderate activity, suggesting that even small lifestyle changes can make a meaningful difference.

More active participants also tended to have healthier body weight, lower resting heart rates, and better cholesterol levels.

🚶‍♀️Bottom line: You don’t have to become an athlete, just get moving.

Read more here: https://www.sca-aware.org/sca-news/leisure-time-physical-activity-and-risk-of-sudden-cardiac-death-a-28-year-follow-up-from

🚨 SCA Fact to Know 🚨5 in 10 people may survive sudden cardiac arrest if bystanders act quickly with CPR and an AED.That’...
04/08/2026

🚨 SCA Fact to Know 🚨

5 in 10 people may survive sudden cardiac arrest if bystanders act quickly with CPR and an AED.

That’s why learning CPR and knowing where the nearest AED is can make all the difference. In a cardiac arrest, every second counts, and your response could save a life.

🫀 Call 911
💪 Start CPR
⚡ Use an AED

Learn more here: sca-aware.org

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