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Dear Prospective Donor,

Today, more than 700 unsuspecting people across the United States who seem perfectly healthy will suddenly collapse and become victims of the nation’s leading cause of death—sudden cardiac arrest (SCA). The 42 who survive will have three things in common: Good Samaritans at the scene called 9-1-1, gave cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), and used an automated external defibrillator (AED).

Most likely, you know someone who has been affected by SCA. Does this sound familiar?

“Seth,” an 18-year-old high school student was swimming laps when all of a sudden, he passed out. His friend yelled for help, but it took awhile before someone called 9-1-1. A crowd gathered, but no one knew how to do CPR and the school did not have an AED. Paramedics arrived 10 minutes later, but it was too late. Seth never regained consciousness and he died.

“Katherine,” a 54-year-old executive, was feeling very stressed. After rushing through meetings and climbing two flights of stairs, she suddenly dropped to the floor. A bystander called 9-1-1 and another co-worker started chest compressions. A third person grabbed the nearest AED, applied the pads, and followed the instructions. Katherine regained consciousness and was transported to the hospital. She returned to work a short time later, grateful to have a “second chance at life.”

Why do some victims live, while others die? In large part, this is because people do not understand that SCA is a treatable condition and that survival depends on immediate help by bystanders.

That’s where the SCA Foundation comes in. Our mission is to raise awareness about SCA and save more lives.

How are we making a difference? In a few short years we:

• Developed the nation’s top-ranked website focused exclusively on SCA: www.sca-aware.org
• Created the first national registry of SCA survivors
• Developed an online community where those affected by SCA can share experiences and insights
• Created an educational campaign, You Can Save a Life at School™ (www.sca-aware.org/schools)
• Secured media placements in thousands of outlets in the U.S., including Newsweek, The New York Times, The Washington Post, and Forbes.com
• Successfully advocated as part of a coalition to secure passage of a Congressional Resolution proclaiming October as National Sudden Cardiac Arrest Awareness Month
• Worked with the National Press Club to raise awareness about SCA among media professionals
• Provided information resources to thousands of individuals and organizations interested in saving lives in local communities
• Conducted research exploring the incidence of SCA among African-Americans, a medically underserved population.

We need your help to do even more.  Please make a tax-deductible donation to the SCA Foundation. Your contribution will help us distribute more copies of You Can Save a Life at SchoolTM, expand our survivor registry, develop our next educational campaign, and save more lives.

With your help, so many more lives can be saved.

“To save one life is as if you have saved the world.”-The Talmud

Sincerely,

Mary M. Newman
President

Bobby V. Khan, MD, PhD
Chair, Board of Directors

P. S. While you were reading this page, several more Americans likely have died from sudden cardiac arrest. Your gift can help prevent further loss of life. The life you help save may be a friend, a family member, or a colleague.

The Sudden Cardiac Arrest Foundation is a national nonprofit 501(c)3 organization. The official registration and financial information of the SCA Foundation may be obtained from the Pennsylvania Department of State by calling 800-732-0999. Registration does not imply endorsement.