Through its partnership with the Boston Red Sox, ZOLL is using the power of Fenway Park to raise awareness of sudden cardiac arrest and show how AEDs turn bystanders into lifesavers. Together, we are helping make youth sports safer.
Youth Sports
Sudden cardiac arrest is a leading cause of death among young athletes, yet many families do not know how prepared their child’s team or facility is for a cardiac emergency.
of parents mistakenly believe all youth sports coaches are trained and certified in CPR.
Only half believe their child’s team has access to an AED.
do not know whether an AED is available where their child practices or competes.
AEDs provide real-time audio and visual guidance. ZOLL AEDs go further, offering corrective feedback so bystanders know they’re delivering high-quality CPR right. With this kind of real-time coaching, 74% of Americans say they would feel more confident helping.
Having an AED nearby gives coaches, parents, bystanders and even teammates the guidance and confidence to act before EMS arrives.
Through the Red Sox Foundation’s Nike RBI program and broader youth sports network, ZOLL is helping underserved youth sports organizations and Red Sox staff and fans learn more about sudden cardiac arrest, the importance of accessible AEDs and the steps coaches and communities can take to be ready.
Together, they are working to help create safer places for young athletes to play.
AEDs provide real-time audio and visual guidance. ZOLL AEDs go further, offering corrective feedback so bystanders know they’re delivering high-quality CPR right. With this kind of real-time coaching, 74% of Americans say they would feel more confident helping.
Having an AED nearby gives coaches, parents, bystanders and even teammates the guidance and confidence to act before EMS arrives.
Through the Red Sox Foundation’s Nike RBI program and broader youth sports network, ZOLL is helping underserved youth sports organizations and Red Sox staff and fans learn more about sudden cardiac arrest, the importance of accessible AEDs and the steps coaches and communities can take to be ready.
Together, they are working to help create safer places for young athletes to play.
Sudden cardiac arrest is the leading cause of death among young athletes, yet cardiac preparedness can vary dramatically from one youth sports facility to the next.
When sudden cardiac arrest happens, every minute matters. Early CPR and rapid AED use can dramatically improve survival.
The best emergency response plan is one everyone knows and has practiced. Assign clear roles so coaches, parents and community members are ready to call 911, start chest compressions and retrieve the AED.
An AED can only help if people can find it quickly. Keep it accessible, clearly marked and regularly inspected, and make sure coaches, staff and families know where it is before practices, games and events.
Sudden cardiac arrest is the leading cause of death among young athletes, yet cardiac preparedness can vary dramatically from one youth sports facility to the next.
Malia Samuels
University of Southern California Women’s Basketball
Ellie Breech
University of Pittsburgh • Women’s Socce
Ke’Breion Winston
Baylor University • Men’s Football
Hailey Yentz
East Carolina University • Women’s Track & Croos Country
