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Hailey Yentz Named Sudden Cardiac Arrest Foundation Ambassador
We are honored to welcome Hailey Yentz as a Sudden Cardiac Arrest Foundation Ambassador. Hailey is a sudden cardiac arrest survivor, former collegiate student-athlete, and passionate advocate for CPR and AED awareness. A lifelong competitive distance runner, Hailey earned all-state honors in high school and continued her athletic career on a… Read More
2025 Impact Report Now Available
Sudden Cardiac Arrest Foundation 2025 Impact Report Advancing Awareness. Strengthening Preparedness. Saving Lives. In 2025, the Sudden Cardiac Arrest Foundation expanded education, strengthened community engagement efforts, supported survivors and families, and advanced awareness efforts — helping more individuals and communities become… Read More
Honoring the Legacy of Martin J. Gannon
We are deeply saddened by the passing of Martin J. Gannon — a valued member of our Advisory Council and a dedicated former member of our Board of Directors. Marty’s passion for life and service was evident in everything he did. A beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend, he carried the same spirit of care and commitment into his work with… Read More
Voices of the Community Survey Highlights Awareness, Resources, and Support Across the SCA Community
CONTACT: Gina Peattie, MPA, Executive Director Sudden Cardiac Arrest Foundation gina.peattie [at] sca-aware.org 518.291.9181 February 2, 2026 — Wexford, PA — Many individuals and communities are eager to raise awareness about sudden cardiac arrest (SCA), but the Sudden Cardiac Arrest Foundation’s (SCAF) Voices of the Community (VOC) survey… Read More
Deployment of Automated External Defibrillators by a Supermarket Chain
A new study published in the American Journal of Emergency Medicine looked at what happens when automated external defibrillators (AEDs) are placed in everyday places—specifically, a large supermarket chain operating more than 1,300 stores across multiple states. Employees of each store's respective internal departments were trained in CPR and AED… Read More
ZOLL Survey Highlights Public Confidence and Gaps in Cardiac Emergency Response
A survey was conducted online in the United States by The Harris Poll on behalf of ZOLL Medical from May 27–29, 2025, among 2,095 adults ages 18+.Comparative 2024 data is drawn from a similar Harris Poll conducted May 2–6, 2024, among 2,046 adults ages 18+. For both surveys, results are accurate to within ±2.5 percentage points at a 95% confidence… Read More
Both Early and Advanced CKD Elevate Risks for Sudden Cardiac Death, Atrial Fibrillation
Patients living with chronic kidney disease (CKD) face a higher likelihood of serious cardiac complications, including sudden cardiac death and atrial fibrillation (AF), according to Renal & Urology News. These risks occur even before patients progress to end-stage renal disease. Research shows that CKD is independently associated with a… Read More
Features and circumstances of out-of-hospital cardiac arrests caught on camera: an analysis of publicly available online videos
A study published in Resuscitation analyzed publicly available videos of out-of-hospital cardiac arrests (OHCA) to better understand how these events unfold in real-world settings. By examining recordings of cardiac arrests, the researchers captured details often missing from traditional registries, including the immediate circumstances, bystander… Read More
Heather Freligh Named SCAF’s First Youth Ambassador
We are thrilled to welcome Heather Freligh as the Sudden Cardiac Arrest Foundation’s first Youth Ambassador. Heather is a sudden cardiac arrest survivor, student-athlete, and passionate youth advocate. At age 13, she experienced sudden cardiac arrest in her classroom and survived thanks to the quick actions of her classmates, school principal, … Read More