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.

💛 SCAF Spotlight: Honoring Mary Newman, MS 💛We’re proud to celebrate Mary Newman, MS, founder and former President & CEO...
12/27/2025

💛 SCAF Spotlight: Honoring Mary Newman, MS 💛

We’re proud to celebrate Mary Newman, MS, founder and former President & CEO of the Sudden Cardiac Arrest Foundation, as she enters retirement.

Mary recently received the Lifetime Achievement Award at the 2025 Cardiac Arrest Survival Summit in Phoenix.

💛 Thank you and congratulations, Mary, for a lifetime devoted to saving lives and strengthening the cardiac arrest community. Your legacy will continue to make a difference for generations to come.

Read more here: https://www.sca-aware.org/sca-news/mary-newman-to-receive-lifetime-achievement-award (link in bio)

❤️ Save the Date: February is American Heart Month ❤️What better time to lead with heart and take action than American H...
12/26/2025

❤️ Save the Date: February is American Heart Month ❤️

What better time to lead with heart and take action than American Heart Month? February is the perfect moment to join the SCAF H.E.A.R.T. Champions Program — Heroes Empowering Action, Readiness & Training.

H.E.A.R.T. Champions are passionate volunteers helping raise awareness of sudden cardiac arrest, promote CPR and AED readiness, and build more prepared communities in schools, workplaces, teams, and neighborhoods across the country.

You don’t have to be an expert—just committed to making a difference. Champions choose how they get involved, whether it’s sharing education, supporting events, amplifying messages, or leading local life-saving efforts.

Sudden cardiac arrest is a leading cause of death, but survival is possible when people are ready to act. This American Heart Month, be part of the movement that helps save lives.

💙 Join the movement. Save lives. Lead with heart.
Sign up to become a H.E.A.R.T. Champion today.

Learn more here: https://www.sca-aware.org/champions (link in bio)

12/26/2025

Our last of 2025! We hope everyone had a wonderful holiday and we are wishing you all a happy, healthy and safe new year! Thank you to this amazing community, as well as our team and our board of directors who work so tirelessly to bring our vision to life!

We are so grateful for this community. ♥️

2025

12/25/2025

From all of us at the Sudden Cardiac Arrest Foundation, we wish you a very Merry Christmas filled with love, peace, and meaningful moments with those who matter most.

Thank you for being part of our community—your support, compassion, and commitment to saving lives make a difference every single day. May this season bring hope, health, and joy to you and your loved ones. ❤️

You’re not alone—and you don’t have to navigate life after cardiac arrest by yourself.We invite the SCAF community to jo...
12/24/2025

You’re not alone—and you don’t have to navigate life after cardiac arrest by yourself.

We invite the SCAF community to join CASA: the Cardiac Arrest Survivor Alliance™—a welcoming online space for anyone touched by cardiac arrest, including survivors, family members, friends, caregivers, rescuers, and advocates.

CASA is a place to connect with peers who understand your journey, access trusted information and expert insights, and find support to help you recover, re-engage, and truly thrive. It’s a home for hope, healing, and shared experience—and a growing destination for the entire cardiac arrest community.

Join us and be part of a community that understands—and stands with you—every step of the way. 💙

Learn more at casahearts.org

CASA is a program of the Sudden Cardiac Arrest Foundation.

“One moment changed our whole family’s future.”In January 2024, Gary Anthon suffered a sudden cardiac arrest at the airp...
12/23/2025

“One moment changed our whole family’s future.”

In January 2024, Gary Anthon suffered a sudden cardiac arrest at the airport. Two strangers stepped in—one performing CPR, the other grabbing an AED—and saved his life before continuing on to their flights.

Because someone was ready, Gary has since celebrated engagements, a wedding, two new grandchildren, and countless everyday moments with the people he loves. He’s still hoping to one day thank the heroes who saved his life.

Your support helps ensure more families get another holiday together.
Give now and help more people be ready to respond.

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

In the spirit of the season, we’re sharing a parody inspired by a holiday classic — with a lifesaving message about read...
12/22/2025

In the spirit of the season, we’re sharing a parody inspired by a holiday classic — with a lifesaving message about readiness, awareness, and saving lives.

Because being prepared is one of the greatest gifts you can give. Support our Because Someone Was Ready year-end campaign: https://www.sca-aware.org/someone-was-ready-2025 (link in bio)

This parody is inspired by the poem “’Twas the Night Before Christmas.” It is intended for educational and awareness purposes and is not affiliated with or endorsed by the original author or publishers.

🕎 Wishing light and peace during Hanukkah 🕎May the Festival of Lights bring warmth, reflection, and hope to you and your...
12/21/2025

🕎 Wishing light and peace during Hanukkah 🕎

May the Festival of Lights bring warmth, reflection, and hope to you and your loved ones.

From all of us at the Sudden Cardiac Arrest Foundation, we wish you a meaningful and peaceful Hanukkah. 💙

💙 A Life Saved. A Story That Inspires. 💙At the recent in Phoenix, AZ, Stephen was honored with the People Saving Peopl...
12/20/2025

💙 A Life Saved. A Story That Inspires. 💙

At the recent in Phoenix, AZ, Stephen was honored with the People Saving People Award—and his story is one that reminds us why CPR and Sudden Cardiac Arrest (SCA) awareness matter so deeply.

Stephen performed CPR on 13-year-old Heather Freligh when she suffered Sudden Cardiac Arrest at school. At the time, he was her principal. Because he knew what to do, Heather is alive today.

Stephen and Heather shared their powerful story on their local FOX News station, speaking about the critical importance of CPR training and SCA awareness. Their message is clear: knowing CPR can save a life—when every second matters most.

Thank you, Stephen, for being a true example of people saving people—and to Heather for bravely using her voice to help save others.

12/19/2025

✨ Together, We Make a Difference ✨

Our latest SCAF newsletter is out, and it’s one you won’t want to miss. Inside, we’re sharing highlights from CASSummit 2025 in Phoenix, AZ, where our community came together to learn, connect, and celebrate life saving impact.

💙 A look back at a powerful year of expanding CPR and AED awareness
🏆 Celebrating Mary Newman’s Lifetime Achievement Award
🤝 Inspiring moments with survivors, co-survivors, and rescuers from around the world
📸 Event highlights and photos from an unforgettable summit

As we close out 2025 and look ahead to 2026, this recap is a reminder that every action, every story, every act of preparedness, strengthens the chain of survival.

👉 Read the latest newsletter and relive some of our favorite moments from the CASSummit through the photos shared here!

https://mailchi.mp/sca-aware/december2025 (link in bio)

12/19/2025

In the spirit of the season, we’re sharing a parody inspired by a holiday classic — with a lifesaving message about readiness, awareness, and saving lives. ♥️🎄

Because being prepared is one of the greatest gifts you can give. 🎁



This video is a parody inspired by the poem “’Twas the Night Before Christmas.” It is intended for educational and awareness purposes and is not affiliated with or endorsed by the original author or publishers.

Your story has the power to save lives — and now you can learn how to share it with confidence.If you missed our recent ...
12/18/2025

Your story has the power to save lives — and now you can learn how to share it with confidence.

If you missed our recent webinar, HEARTS in Action: Telling Your Story & Reaching Your Community, the recording is now available!

In this powerful session, HEART Champions and advocates explore how to amplify their impact through authentic storytelling, strategic partnerships, and effective outreach.

Watch the webinar to learn how to:

• Craft and share your story with purpose
• Engage audiences—both in person and online
• Build partnerships that expand awareness
• Use SCAF tools and resources to support your outreach

You’ll also hear insights and best practices from fellow HEART Champions and community leaders—and leave inspired to take your next steps in spreading readiness, awareness, and hope.

👉 View the recording and continue your journey as a HEART Champion. Your voice can change—and even save—lives.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LZ1bji3OE54 (link in bio)

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