. According to AHA, performing CPR immediately after someone collapses can double or triple their chances of survival.
The association provided over 300 CPR learning kits for families, which included a dummy to take home and practice with. They also connected the group with a grant for several transportable AEDs that staff and coaches could carry to fields or courts for every game., which started in honor of teenager Zac Schrah, who collapsed and died of sudden cardiac arrest at football practice in Plano in 2009.The charity has provided groups like Dallas youth sports with a-e-d donations, heart screenings and education.
"I always say, I hope my training never comes into use. That I never have to use it. It's something you want to be trained for but you never want to use it,” said Huerta.Not long after their CPR training, a referee went into cardiac arrest at one of their sporting events. Staff were able to spring into action with CPR and an AED to save his life.on Jan.14, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Baylor Scott & White The Heart Hospital located at 5268 W. University Dr.