Sudden Cardiac Arrest Foundation

Helping to raise awareness of sudden cardiac arrest--a leading cause of death worldwide--and prepare you to take action. You can save a life!

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A 16-year-old student-athlete went into sudden cardiac arrest after collapsing at the finish line. Thanks to the fast actions of an athletic trainer, school staff, and off-duty firefighter-paramedics, CPR and an AED were used to deliver a lifesaving shock. https://t.co/HzTDn8WnH1

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SCA Research Spotlight: New Research Highlights a Critical Challenge in Sudden Cardiac Arrest Survival. Read the article here: https://t.co/YtWI9iYsBZ

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New Research out of Denmark, involving physical activity and sudden cardiac death risk.

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

Read more here: https://t.co/GNqhachn0u

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🚑 New Research Highlights the Life-Saving Power of Speed in Cardiac Arrest Response. Read the article here: https://t.co/sbidwFyq1m

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🫀 Can CPR training in schools save lives? This study says yes.

A study conducted in Agra, India explored whether hands-only CPR training could help high school students learn lifesaving skills.

Read the full article here: https://t.co/fVm4Gwr8Bj

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Through the Smart Heart Sports Coalition’s AEDs for Youth Program, schools and youth organizations can purchase FDA-approved AEDs at 20–60% discounts.

SCAF is a proud member of the Smart Hearts Sports Coalition.

👉 Learn more here: https://t.co/VWjY1YxCFJ

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This month, the Sudden Cardiac Arrest Foundation is kicking off #ReadyToRespond Sudden Cardiac Arrest Training Week—a new initiative bringing CPR and AED training to communities nationwide. Read our newsletter here: https://t.co/qMIZ1sm9le

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🏆 The People Saving People™ Award honors everyday individuals who helped save a life during an SCA emergency—without it being part of their job.
👉Make your nomination here: https://t.co/SI4eRBM6BJ

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Check out our upcoming events newsletter to see what’s ahead—including the 2025 Cardiac Arrest Survival Summit, our Lights, Camera, Save Lives! Webinar, and more life-saving initiatives. ❤️

Stay in the loop with SCAF: https://t.co/HV9i8RUxHq

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🎬 Lights, Camera, Save Lives! 🎬
Are you a content creator? Are you ready to turn your ideas into action to save lives? Join SCAF and @citizencprf for a FREE, fun, and inspiring webinar to launch the 2025 Cardiac Arrest Survival Video Contest! https://t.co/7jX6WBatDX

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❤️ You have the power to save a life.

Every donation to the Sudden Cardiac Arrest Foundation helps us raise awareness, educate communities, and support lifesaving initiatives like CPR training and public access to defibrillators.

✨ Give today.
👉 https://t.co/PmJmafCz3G

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🎥💡 Got a big idea to raise awareness about cardiac arrest?

Turn it into action with the 2025 Cardiac Arrest Survival Video Contest! 🚨 Get more info during our kickoff webinar on July 23rd at 2:00pm EST.

📌 Save your spot → https://t.co/W6BunhfzxR

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Come shop our online SCF store and purchase gear that supports CPR & AED awareness and powers our mission year-round. 👉 Shop here: https://t.co/xumixoPCcZ

Every purchase helps to fuel our mission to raise awareness. Let’s build a world that’s always ready to respond. ❤️

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Did you know?!
Sudden Cardiac Arrest (SCA) can affect anyone—
- Kids
- Teens
- Athletes
- Even those with no known heart conditions
Learn more about SCA myths and facts here: https://t.co/PnZ3vJ1HY4

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📷 UPDATE: We’ve extended the giveaway! It will now close on Friday, June 6 at 5:00 PM EST — more time for you (and a friend!) to enter. Good luck and thank you for supporting CPR training awareness! 📷📷

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📌 Rules:
• U.S. residents, 18+
• No purchase necessary
• Ends June 3, 2025 at 5PM EST
• 3 total winners across all platforms
• Not endorsed by X/Twitter
• Void where prohibited
• May need to provide email
• Entry = consent to be DM’d
• Must reply within 24 hrs

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🎉 GIVEAWAY! 🎉
Win FREE CPR & AED remote training from @HSI and us! 3 winners get verified from home. 🏠💻❤️
To enter:

Like

Reply why you want to learn CPR
(Bonus) Tag a friend!

Winners picked TODAY 5 PM EST! Full rules below 👇
#TrainingTuesday #CPR

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May 18-24 is National EMS Week. On behalf of the Sudden Cardiac Arrest Foundation, we extend our heartfelt thanks to all EMS professionals. Your quick thinking, skill, and compassion save lives every day—and give SCA survivors a second chance. Thank you! ❤️

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We recently announced our partnership with the Genetic Cardiomyopathy Awareness Consortium (GCAC). This collaboration aims to enhance awareness and understanding of the genetic factors contributing to cardiomyopathy. https://t.co/H4RPB9EMQC

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15 year old saves Stepdad with CPR learned in school. Read the full article here: https://t.co/QUuwgQ8nOW