Hero Stories
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A Community Prepared to Save Lives
When a sudden cardiac arrest struck in The Villages, quick action from bystanders and access to life-saving AEDs turned a potential tragedy into a story of survival and community heroism
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Arizona School Nurse Saves Staff Member with a ZOLL AED
When a school administrator collapsed in a classroom, the school nurse rushed in with an AED. Learn how quick action and the right equipment helped save a life and why…
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Swift Save at a Basketball Tournament
When 16-year-old Carter collapsed from sudden cardiac arrest during a youth basketball game, quick CPR and an AED helped save his life and raise awareness.
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15 Years Later: Saved by an AED
Fifteen years ago, 11-year-old Amber Jahr of Omro, WI, collapsed from sudden cardiac arrest. Quick action and a school AED saved her life, and today she reflects on her story.
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Quick Action Saves Postal Supervisor
A postal supervisor collapsed during a routine meeting. Thanks to fast-acting employees, a helpful bystander, and local deputies with an AED, he survived—and even returned to work for the holiday…
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Teen Athlete Saved by CPR and AED
When a teen collapsed on the track from sudden cardiac arrest, a swift response from coaches, parents, and an AED helped bring him back to life.
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A Miraculous Recovery at Horseshoe Bend School
When 4th-grade teacher Kelly Locke collapsed in her classroom, quick-thinking school staff and a ZOLL AED helped bring her back to life. Learn how CPR, an automated external defibrillator (AED),…
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Ordinary Day Turned Life-Saving Moment
When sudden cardiac arrest struck at work, quick action, AED use, and CPR training saved a life. Learn how staff and others, made a life-saving difference with AEDs and CPR.
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Young Equestrian’s Life Saved with AED and CPR
"I was between jump three and four when everything went black," recalls 14-year-old Ryan Haselden. Thanks to quick CPR and a nearby AED, she survived a sudden cardiac arrest at…
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Upper St. Clair Officers Save Man in Cardiac Arrest with AED
When a sudden cardiac arrest struck in Upper St. Clair, fast CPR, coordinated first responders, and a ZOLL AED saved a life. Here's how it happened.