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Video EMT students tell David Muir about saving instructor who went into cardiac arrest During a CPR lesson at a college in Wisconsin, EMS instructor Karl Arps suddenly went into cardiac arrest. His students noticed the signs and jumped into action, saving his life. David Muir reports.

We’re honored to partner with the Rotary Club of North Fulton, Wellstar North Fulton Medical Center, and the Alpharetta Fire Department to help bring CPR training to our community.

1,200 people trained and counting—proud to be part of something that’s making a real difference! 💙

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❌ Myth: If a child collapses, you should wait for medical professionals.

✅ Fact: Immediate CPR and use of an AED can double or triple survival.

Children need the same rapid response as adults:

📞 Call 911
🫀 Start CPR immediately
⚡ Use an AED as soon as it’s available

AEDs are safe for children. Many devices have pediatric pads or a child setting, but if those aren’t available, standard adult pads can and should still be used.

Why this matters:
Sudden cardiac arrest is not a heart attack. It’s an electrical problem that causes the heart to suddenly stop beating effectively. Without immediate action, brain injury can begin within minutes.

Preparedness saves young lives, too. 💛

Learning CPR and knowing where an AED is located could mean the difference between life and death for a child in your community.

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If you’ve ever felt like your symptoms don’t fit neatly into a “heart” box - you’re not alone.

Many people with inherited arrhythmias that we talk to report "extracardiac" (outside of the heart) issues - including GI upset, neurological symptoms like seizures, or hypoglycemia. We need more research to understand whether these symptoms are connected - and why.

Your story matters. By sharing your experience, you can help shape research questions and improve support for families like yours.

Help us learn more by joining the SADS Foundation Community Registry. Coming March 2026.

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This is now part of our CPR training.

Little Boy Saved by Texas Cop With LifeVac A little boy was choking on his own saliva in Austin, Texas, and officers’ efforts to save him were recorded on bodycam. One officer grabbed a crucial piece ...

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VALENTINE'S DAY On Valentine’s Day 2017, I was seconds away from becoming a fatal statistic among the 360,000 Americans who suffer sudden cardiac arrest each year. What bega...

Education For Life is proud to partner with LifeVac to deliver life-saving choking response education and hands-on training to our community.

Education for Life offers site surveys and program management for all of your AED needs!

Heart Month Safety Check: Are AEDs Accessible Where You Live, Work, and Play? - HSI Heart Month is the perfect time to check AED accessibility where you live, work, and gather. Sudden cardiac arrest requires fast action, and quick access to an automated external defibrillator (AED) and CPR can save lives. Make sure devices are visible, maintained, and ready when every second counts...

A big thank you to our Alpharetta Police, Fire, 911 Communications, Public Works crews, and City staff who were out in the cold, working odd hours and doing the unglamorous stuff that keeps everyone safe when the weather turns messy. Georgia snow isn’t normal, but showing up for your community is.

And thank you to our residents for staying off the roads, being patient, and using good judgment. That made the job safer for everyone and helped keep this from becoming a bigger headache than it needed to be. This is what neighbors looking out for neighbors looks like.

This photo was captured by an Alpharetta resident. If you’d like to share photos from your own Alpharetta snow day, drop them in the comments below.

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