A Sunday miracle: Strangers unite to save a life in church
Ann Furner was looking forward to a day of faith and music. She and her husband, Tom, decided to attend an early morning Mass before heading to a Christian rock concert. But during the service, Ann suddenly collapsed. A swift response from the congregation Thomas Krol, a volunteer firefighter, immediately called for help. Lori Fiorentino, a nurse practitioner, rushed to Ann's side, checking for… Read More
Rock 'n' roll rescue: bystanders become heroes at sold-out concert
On the night of May 27, 2023, the Fox N' Hound Neighbourhood Pub in Riverview, New Brunswick was rocking. Spandixx, an 80's tribute band, was playing to a packed house of 250 enthusiastic fans. The band's lead vocalist, a seasoned performer with over 30 years under his belt, was in his element, belting out hits amidst a dazzling stage show. But in a heartbeat, the music stopped. A Heart-… Read MoreTwin heroes: volleyball players use newly learned CPR skills to save a life
Christy and Riley Winkler, twin sisters and junior varsity volleyball players at Clark High School in Plano, Texas, never imagined they'd become lifesavers so soon after completing their CPR and defibrillator training. Just one week after their certification, their quick thinking and decisive actions saved a woman's life. One Thursday morning, after volleyball practice, the twins were leaving… Read MoreOff-duty firefighter's quick action saves a life in her own neighborhood
It was a typical day off for Olivia, a dedicated firefighter with the Poudre Fire Authority in Colorado. Fresh out of the shower, she was startled by an unexpected alert from her phone – a PulsePoint Respond notification signaling a sudden cardiac arrest (SCA) nearby. Instinct Takes Over Without hesitation, Olivia sprang into action. She quickly made her way to the scene, arriving moments… Read MoreA run turns into a race against time: mother's life saved by son and neighbor
On a seemingly ordinary Veterans Day in 2020, a mother and her 12-year-old son, Luke, embarked on a jog in their rural Alabama neighborhood. What started as a routine exercise quickly turned into a fight for survival. Sudden Collapse and a Son's Quick Action Midway through their run, the mother suffered a sudden cardiac arrest. Luke, witnessing his mother's collapse, sprang into action, running… Read More
A silent guardian: 22-year-old's gut instinct saves a life
The night of November 25, 2020, was like any other for Jayden, a 22-year-old gym enthusiast. Little did he know, he was about to become a real-life guardian angel. Jayden had developed a close bond with a woman he met at the gym, someone he considered both a friend and a mentor. They worked out together, spoke daily, and supported each other in life's journey. That evening, she called him,… Read More
The kindness of strangers
On June 8, 2021, I was riding my bicycle alone in Rocky Mountain National Park (RMNP) near Grand Lake in Colorado. I had already ridden about one and a half hours when the world disappeared. At about 21 miles per hour, I had a heart attack and crashed my bicycle in a completely uncontrolled manner. Fortunately, some park visitors who were viewing wildlife nearby noticed me lying in the road,… Read More
My teenage son saved my life
I am a professional land surveyor by trade and was 45 years old at the time of my sudden cardiac arrest. I have a home office just outside of Fond du Lac, Wisconsin, in a little unincorporated place called Lamartine. On the morning of June 13th, 2016, I returned home from a work meeting that I had in town. I think it was around 10 am. Being the middle of June, both of my sons were home from… Read More
SCA happened to me, but it doesn't define me
It was April 19, 2017. I am a Senior Parole Officer with New York State. It was a report day in which the formerly incarcerated come to report to their officer. It was my first report day, back at work since my total knee replacement. My officers said that I mentioned in the morning briefing that I didn't feel well. Most assumed it was my knee. I do not remember not feeling well. Other… Read More