Sudden Cardiac Arrest Foundation

The SCAF has been with me every step of the way during my post arrrest journey, which will be 25 years this week.

I am a 17 year Sudden Cardiac Arrest Survivor, two time rescuer of SCA victims and current Chair of the Sudden Cardiac Arrest Foundation (SCAF) Board of Directors.

The SCAF is a tremendous landing place for SCA survivors, co- survivors, lay rescuers and advocates. The SCAF website has many resources relating to SCA survival, including education, research and a vibrant Survivor Online program housed within our Cardiac Arrest Suvivor Alliance program. The Foundation strives to raise awarness of Sudden Cardiac Arrest and supports programs which give ordinary citizens the power to save a life. The SCAF is celebrating its 20 year Anniversarly and never gives up striving to save lives!!

The Sudden Cardiac Arrest Foundation has been a source of information and support for myself as a co-survivor and my husband, who survived a sudden cardiac arrest 7 months ago. Hearing survival stories gives us hope as we navigate recovery, procedures and emotions following this event. It is good to know we are not alone, and this organization is proactive in reaching out to members.

I recently experienced sudden cardiac arrest, with my wife waking to find without a pulse at 4:30 AM. Our family has been through traumatic experience and we are beyond blessed and thankful that I am alive.
I found the Sudden Cardiac Arrest Foundation as I was discharged from the hospital and in a such time have become amazed at the expansive educational and communication opportunities that exist for both recovering patients and their families. The network and staff are first class and we are fortunate to have found them and become a part of the growing group of participants.

Our program, Missouri CARES, often works with survivors of cardiac arrest, their co-survivors, and their care teams. We have started to distribute cards with the CASA QR codes to our EMS agencies who do not know how to begin the conversation of life after a cardiac arrest but want the survivor to know that there is a resource that exists for them. We also share these cards with our co-survivors who are also affected by these traumatic events. Our survivors have personally interacted with the CASA network and have felt immediate support. I am not sure how our program would function without this resource. I urge everyone to learn more about CASA and to support their efforts.

The survival rate for sudden cardiac arrest is getting very slightly better in recent years . In reality it is quite rare to survive a full heart stop. Because of this , finding community of survivors can be difficult just simply because there is not as much notice for this population of survivors. From my own experience , it took at least 3 years before i found any community of sca survivors . In 2019 , after searching , i finally started to meet other survivors.
One of the people i met , led me to Sudden cardiac arrest foundation . This group helps to build communication among many smaller groups of survivors. As meeting point and a solid advocacy group for survivors , co survivors and researchers sudden cardiac arrest foundation has helped me find community with shared experience . Surviving cardiac arrest is both a blessing and it is a trauma too. Finding other people who can relate to this has been such a great relief for me. It was an amazing experience attend their bi-annual casa summit to meet so many survivors and professionals who are dedicated to cardiac rescue . I know this community can continue to grow. And that the sudden cardiac arrest foundation can continue to be a central and essential part to link so many survivors

As an SCA survivor of 8 years I wish I found this organization earlier. It’s a great resource for information and a place where those of us who’ve had this very isolating event happen can gather together and bond over our shared experience in a very supportive environment. Thank you.

As human beings, we do not know what we need sometimes until it's too late. SCA provides education, training and support for those affected by Sudden Cardiac Arrest. Prevention is the best option, but preparedness allows us to be in the best position to assist when an emergency happens. To be able to save the life of a loved one or a total stranger is life's greatest reward. Thank you SCA for providing these life saving tools!

The Sudden Cardiac Arrest Foundation works tirelessly to advocate for the general public & survivors with regards to cardiac arrest prevention, management, & treatment, as well as survivor advocacy. Support of the Sudden Cardiac Arrest Foundation saves lives!

I can never overstate the amazing impact the SCA Foundation has had on my wife and I since my wife survived a cardiac arrest in 2016. The list of benefits to SCAF participants are extensive. Examples are survivor resources, depth of information, SCA public health—and it’s all so professionally done and with such care and compassion. Its importance for survivors and caregivers is illimitable. My wife and I have learned so much and feel so fortunate to have gotten involved.

One result of our SCAF participation has been our involvement in three separate national focus groups dedicated to SCA. These were incredibly meaningful to us as ways to give input and help the medical community, patients and caregivers now, and in the future. It was all Mary and SCAF that had the expert contacts in this field and the acumen to help match focus groups with participants. Mary suggested our participation and we gladly signed up.

Recently Mary started yet another incredible resource, the website Cardiac Arrest Survivor Alliance (CASA) that is also dedicated to supporting those affected by SCA. This site requires a login and allows for key people—survivors, caregivers, medical experts—to connect and interact with one another in a safe social platform. Yet, another profound example of the contribution of SCAF, Mary and Lucy (who manages CASA) to this cause.

On top of this, the connections, intellect and heart of the organization’s co-founder, Mary Newman, just make the resources top-notch. Mary, her colleagues and what they accomplish is just outstanding; we feel blessed to have found them.

The Sudden Cardiac Foundation was life line to me after my Sudden Cardiac Arrest. As I have worked my way through my OHSCA, Mary Newman has answered personal questions, advised, directed and supported me, No question has remained unanswered. The site itself educated me in ways that others could not understand. It was also the only place I could communicate with other survivors. Being able to participate in The People Saving People Nomination to honor my Heroes was very healing. To be honest, a Sudden Cardiac Survivor may not even understand what it is that they need. It is safe here to explore those feelings, while becoming educated about an experience that takes a long time to process. I am thankful for many things, being here is one of them.

SCA Foundation exists to support both survivors and co-survivors of sudden cardiac arrest. I found the organization following my husband's survived cardiac arrest two years ago. Prior to that event, I would have dismissed a term like "co-survivor." But the trauma of discovering my husband experiencing sudden cardiac arrest, performing CPR on him and our journey through his recovery have changed my perspective immensely. This group provides a community of support at whatever level you want and need. I am grateful to SCA Foundation for helping me put a name to my experience, to know I'm not alone and to share and heal with others.

The Sudden Cardiac Arrest Foundation provides an abundance of support, educational materials and guidance. They play a very critical role in helping survivor’s and their family members on their road to recovery. Also the Sudden Cardiac Arrest Foundation works very hard to educate the public on the importance of learning CPR and AED's.

Sudden Cardiac Arrest Foundation is a valuable and important organization to the resuscitation community. The team members and volunteers are hard-working and dedicated in their efforts to support cardiac arrest survivors and their loved ones.

The Sudden Cardiac Arrest Foundation has provided essential guidance in the planning and implementation of HEARTSafe Bexley. The thorough, reliable information provided by SCAF has been a foundational element of our community action project for the training of our citizens in CPR and AED usage.
Mary Newman and the SCAF Board have demonstrated their commitment to the survivorship and support of sudden cardiac arrest victims and their families. Donations to SCAF provide value in creating awareness of and access to important resources for improving the outcomes of everyone affected by sudden cardiac arrest.

I find so much information and news on sudden cardiac arrest on the website, social media channels and with all their programs!

My experience with SCAF has been incredible to say the least. The resources provided for survivors and family members of survivors is world class.

Sudden Cardiac Arrest Foundation not only recognizes and supports survivors but also co-survivors. Providing much-needed education and support to families both in the short and long term as they navigate the many changes and education needed for friends and families of those who survive sudden cardiac arrest.

A fascinating and valuable resource for me after my SCA. The opportunity to share some stories and resources was extremely helpful. I really appreciate the regular drumbeat of correspondence and communication that keeps members connected, sharing, and learning from each other!! Jeff Trussler

Has a survivor of SCA, I find Sudden Cardiac Foundation very help in finding support and information from others plus excellent experts to help has well. I've made friends and created some support groups to help myself and others through their journey in post life after SCA. Please continue to help and I'm always will to help if needed has well.

The Sudden Cardiac Arrest Foundation has been an incredible source of information and support. I struggled after my SCA both emotionally and physically. It was such a comfort knowing I could connect with others who were experiencing many of the same issues.

This organization posts many very helpful articles and links to stories related to Cardiac Arrest. It is also a tremendous support to those who are post sca.

The SCA foundation is a tremendous resource for patients, families, and the lay public to become more informed about cardiac arrest and how to save lives.

My husband had a SCA in May 2019 at 47. A few months after, he was really depressed and felt very alone and isolated. He felt like he could not relate to anyone. I reached out to SCA and they connected him with two other survivors. They both called him and talked to him about their experience and offered a lot of emotional support to him. He still struggles with the reality of it, but their calls were a big turning point for him in recovery. SCAF helped him to realize he was not alone and that he could potentially still live a very full life. And, with that encouragement, his recovery has gone well. I have a husband, and it is as much because of those calls as the chain of survival on the day he arrested.

My husband first suffered Cardiac Arrest in 1999, at the age of 49, in his workplace. Although he had no history of heart disease, he reportedly stood up, uttered an expletive, turned an "interesting" shade of purple, and collapsed. Luckily for us, nearby firefighters with a brand-new defibrillator saved him. That fortunate happenstance is one SCA has sought to ensure can be there when our loved ones our ourselves might suddenly suffer the same fate. SCA has been opening eyes to the difference between a heart attack (a "plumbing" problem) vs. cardiac arrest (an electrical problem); the prevalence (largest cause of natural death in the US), the victims (many young, healthy, athletic people), and the solutions (defibrillators and CPR). SCA brings awareness and action to address barriers such businesses or Good Samaritans fearing lawsuits for inadvertent injury. The "extra" 23 years my husband got gave him time to explore his passions of theater and writing, enjoy his beloved sons and grandbabies, visit the homeland of his Italian ancestors, and make me the happiest woman in the world. That we were so close to never having had this seems unthinkable - but for the simple combination of a piece of equipment and the accident of proximity, I would not have had the great joy of my life. SCA's efforts create that same happy ending for countless others, and they provide welcome community and support for survivors. Please get involved in any way you can.

I appreciate all of the information and support that the SCA Foundation provides!

As a multiple event Survivor, I cannot imagine my Survival Journey without The SCAF and the people
Involved to help me stay focused on the good and my personal “True North!”

The Sudden Cardiac Arrest Foundation has made such a huge difference in my life, as the wife of a cardiac arrest survivor. Thank you, SCAF, for all that you do!

Very well run and accountable to the mission statement.

As a a cardiac arrest survivor, SCAF has been a resource to turn to help understand the “what’s next”. They communicate studies and the results to better understand CA issues and work with some of the best researchers in the area of cardiac arrest. Their regular newsletters are informative and certainly help to connect the survivors and others with relevant information. I have talked with SCAF Board and CEO in the past and they have been great to talk with. Wholeheartedly believe in the work they are doing and the mission they serve.

Having watching my teammate die of SCA, I believe deeply in the mission of the SCA Foundation. This work is critically important and ridiculously underfunded/ advocated for.

The work the Sudden Cardiac Foundation is doing is truly saving lives. When I was 17 years old, I went into sudden cardiac arrest and was lucky to survive because of CPR and an AED. I know the awareness that the Sudden Cardiac Foundation helped save my life.

The Sudden Cardiac Arrest Foundation has been a life-changing organization for me and my family. It has provided much needed resources for all of us since my cardiac arrest. The work they do helps to save lives and it betters the lives of survivors, like me.

Start the Heart, LLC can’t say enough wonderful things about SCA Foundation!
Their team is dedicated to providing the community, and individuals, the highest quality and most reliable information available! Love this Foundation and feel blessed to have them in our community!
They are awesome!

This foundation is focused on educating the public about sudden cardiac arrest and supporting those who have survived it. It is evident the efforts are nonstop, thorough and thoughtful. The SCAF nonprofit adds much value to the community and is a great resource for many.

Excellent organization that is on the cutting edge of issues of importance for everyone. Kudos to the team and leadership for their great work and attention to this very important issues!

This community continues to educate and lift me up during the unfamiliar times in which I am diagnosed with heart disease after surviving sudden cardiac arrest. The encouraging posts, the informative blogs, and the care and concern shown through the members is what keeps me engaged. So proud to be surrounded by these good people and this incredible organization.

As a Sudden Cardiac Arrest Survivor, SCA Rescuer and Board Member of the Sudden Cardiac Arrest Foundation (SCAF), I can attest that the SCAF is a significant leader in Education, Research and Community Outreach within the Sudden Cardiac Arrest community. Our Founder/CEO Mary Newman and fellow Board Members work tirelessly to champion Awareness of Sudden Cardiac Arrest and educating the public in the importance of learning CPR and use of an AED to save victims of Sudden Cardiac Arrest.

Recently Mary Newman the Founder, President/CEO of the Sudden Cardiac Arrest Foundation was recognized for her decades of work, by the American Heart Association as 2021 Resuscitation Champion Awardee!

The SCA Foundation is an absolute Godsend. In 2012 I experienced an out of hospital sudden cardiac arrest. Waking up to worried loved ones, the SCA Foundation provided us all a safe space for accessible, factual information.

Our learnings in those first few days were vital in becoming champions of my continued care.

All these years later, the SCA Foundation remains to be the leading provider in SCA related information, advocacy, and education. I'd go on for days, but I encourage everyone reading to seek out a deeper knowledge of SCA.

SCA is the third leading cause of death in the U.S. Approximately 356,000 people of all ages experience EMS-assessed out-of-hospital non-traumatic SCA each year and nine out of 10 victims die.

^ That is the scary news. The GREAT news - everyone has the power to save a life with early intervention in the form of CPR and an AED. I genuinely hope that you (the reader) equip yourself with the free knowledge/resources from the SCA to become a life saver.

The Sudden Cardiac Arrest Foundation is amazing! The people on the board are so motivated to make a difference in SCA survival. This organization is absolutely incredible. They have accomplished so much, and I know they will continue to accomplish so much more.

Sudden Cardiac Arrest Foundation is a amazing organization and fantastic source with endless information to help assist anyone that has any questions Regarding anything to do with Sudden Cardiac Arrest, Their staff is so passionate & truly love helping everyone.
They give up to date information on any events and meetings, news or any new science pertaining to all aspects of SCA. I highly recommend anyone that wants to learn more about SCA to meet them and see for themselves how helpful this Group is.

So I wanted to do a charity stream with this foundation and I have to say I was very impressed at how professional they were. When I pitched them my idea to do a charity stream and how to go about it on Tiltify, they were more than willing to try and help me on this endeavor! Could not believe the support from them and how instrumental they were in wanting to help me with my charity stream project! Overall I was able to raise over $1100 for SCAF!

SCAF and its community are comprised of incredibly smart and passionate people. They provided invaluable expertise and insight for our research team at an academic medical institution. They are an irreplaceable source of information and support for members of the community who have experienced cardiac arrest, as well as for the academic community who are inspired to improve cardiac arrest care.

I became connected to the Sudden Cardiac Arrest Foundation when a dear friend's husband suffered a Sudden Cardiac Arrest. This foundation has been a vital resource for her and her husband. The foundation's focus is on life saving initiatives, including driving awareness of SCA and increasing bystander action, supporting consumer and medical research, and providing community programs, which includes AED donations at the local level, local CPR training, survivor and family initiatives, and event support. I was so impressed with this organization that I became personally involved in the hopes of making a difference. It's been an honor to watch the foundation team work tirelessly and commit their time and resources to helping survivors and their families. SCA doesn't discriminate. It strikes young or old, rich or poor. The need for this foundation and the good that they are able to accomplish is underscored by the fact that over 1,000 people a day experience a SCA with a 10% survival rate.

With an estimated over 350,000 out-of-hospital sudden cardiac arrests (SCA) occurring each year in the United States alone, SCA remains a pressing public health concern. The Sudden Cardiac Arrest Foundation plays a central role in driving awareness of these potentially fatal events and reinforces the role that rapid intervention can have to improve outcomes (immediate bystander-administered CPR can double or triple survival rates, for example). The Foundation envisions a future where survival from SCA becomes the expectation; it is a true honor to serve on its Board of Directors and help contribute to the mission of driving down the medical and societal impact of sudden cardiac arrest.

I have been working with the SCA Foundation over the past year, and have found their mission to be near and dear to my heart. I fully recommend the SCA Foundation!

The Sudden Cardiac Arrest Foundation is a wonderful non-profit because it resonates with people who have experienced cardiac arrest, both survivors and 'ordinary' people who have helped saved lives of those who suffered a sudden cardiac arrest (SCA). As a survivor myself, I am grateful for the hard work and dedication of everyone involved at the Sudden Cardiac Arrest Foundation. My cardiac arrest occurred 20 years ago, and I learned at the time that there was only a 5% survival rate from SCA. Today, as a result of the Sudden Cardiac Arrest Foundations tireless efforts, the survival rate has doubled to 10%. While this is great news, there is still a huge opportunity to educate the public about recognizing SCA, and the importance of knowing what to do when faced with someone who suffers a SCA. The Sudden Cardiac Arrest Foundation is completely aligned to tackle this challenge, and I look forward to witnessing even higher survival rates in the years to come as a result of all of their hard work.

The Sudden Cardiac Arrest Foundation (SCAF) is an important and valuable resource for cardiac arrest survivors and their caregivers. It provides accurate information and a sense of community to those that need this support. As survival from cardiac arrest continues to improve, more and more people need resources like the SCAF.

From my interactions with SCAF leadership and members I can attest to the SCAF's strong sense of community. The leadership have an unparalleled passion for improving cardiac arrest survival. The members, in turn, are highly motivated to make a positive difference for their peers.

In August of 2020 I lost my 44 year old brother to Sudden Cardiac Arrest. Bystander CPR was not done because it was thought he was having a seizure and had the appearance of breathing. After reading through the SCAF website and all they do to spread awareness and education to others about SCA. It will be my life goal to call attention to SCA so that no other families will have to suffer the loss an pain that we have experienced.

The Sudden Cardiac Arrest Foundation has been a pillar of support and a tremendous resource since surviving my event in May of 2014. Their major focus of increasing public awareness and stressing the importance of bystander intervention has helped save many lives. This great nonprofit has inspired my entire family to become trained by the American Heart Association Basic Life Support CPR & AED Program.

I am truly honored to be a member of this outstanding nonprofit organization!

Hundreds of people across America die needlessly every day from Sudden Cardiac Arrest (SCA) essentially because the public does not understand the critical role that they MUST play in order to give the victim of SCA any significant chance of survival. SCA can affect anyone, regardless of age or gender. In most cases, the victim has no history of heart disease. SCA is unexpected. It strikes without warning.
The critical role that the public, YOU!, must play translates into the following key steps:
1. Call 911 immediately to get help (EMS) on the way;
2. Start CPR to increase the victim's chance of survival when EMS arrives;
(In the words of Mitchell Brown, former Director of Public Safety for Columbus, Ohio, "Even if EMS arrives at the scene within an average of seven minutes, in most cases the victim’s fate is determined before the paramedic arrives.”)
3. If available, quickly apply a relatively simple consumer "heart-shocker" (called an AED) to "jump start" the heart. It talks you through the steps!
(Note: A "heart-shocker" AED is essentially the same equipment that EMS will use to try to save the victim as soon as they get to your house or office. If you have an AED and use it even just a minute or two before EMS arrives, the victim's chances of survival are increased.)

I support and endorse the SCA Foundation for two major reasons:
1. Their tireless work promoting and educating the public in the important lifesaving steps above, AND
2. Their demonstrated expertise and compassion in celebrating the lives of individuals who have been saved, as well as those family members who stepped forward and took the valiant critical steps of calling 911, kneeling down and performing CPR, and using an AED. The Foundation’s survivor network is a testament to the fact that bystander action makes a difference.

The work of the Sudden Cardiac Arrest Foundation is indeed vital. The organization works with passion and persistence to raise awareness about this life-threatening condition—encouraging the public to learn how to save a life by starting CPR and using AEDs, encouraging widespread deployment of AEDs, and supporting people affected by sudden cardiac arrest.

As a researcher who has studied bystander intervention and helped develop CPR and AED training programs, I believe the Sudden Cardiac Arrest Foundation’s work is outstanding.

Excellent help given in educating and allowing us to purchase AED. for our West Bend Senior center.

The Sudden Cardiac Arrest Foundation is a LIFE-SAVER! As a Survivor of SCA, I have seen how they help spread the word on Sudden Cardiac Arrest and the only way to reverse it--by showing how important it is to know how to do CPR and how to use an AED. They showed me the importance of "playing it forward" in showing how to help other people be as lucky as I was!

I became involved with the SCA Foundation after losing my Mother to SCA December 2012. I had no idea at all about Cardiac Arrest. Everyone need's to be informed, such a short window of time for CPR.

As a SCA survivor, June 27, 2013, I owe my life to my son who did CPR on me until the paramedics got there and to the paramedics who continued CPR when they could not shock my heart back into a beat, until I got to the hospital. If it wasn't for them, the doctors at the hospital, and God I would not be here today. This is what made me join the SCA Foundation.

I have worked for more than a decade on raising awareness for sudden cardiac arrest and its impact on our communities. The Sudden Cardiac Arrest Foundation has been tireless in its energy and efforts to educate and inspire. Their SCA Survivor Network is a constant source of inspiration for increasing community education and access to the tools and resources needed to improve nationwide survival. The Foundation has partnered with the organizations on the front lines of community health and then activated a network of survivors, advocates and volunteers who are as passionate about the cause as they are. The result is a nonprofit whose work is entirely focused on driving its mission forward.

The Sudden Cardiac Arrest Foundation is a great organization. They help to promote awareness to the general public as well as provide exceptional advise and information through articles made available to the public. Having helped work a cardiac arrest patient, I know how important it is to promote CPR training in the community (thanks to early CPR from an informed neighbor, this particular patient survived to tell his story today), which the SCA was kind enough to offer pro bono. The more people that know CPR and basic first aid skills, the more lives we can save.

It has been a privilege to be affiliated with the Sudden Cardiac Arrest Foundation (SCAF) for the past several years. The foundation is truly there to spread the word to everyone about Sudden Cardiac Arrest and its devastating effects on our society. The foundation is not only a great resource for survivors through the Survivor Network but also a place where families and other loved ones can ask tough questions about SCA. I have many friends and colleagues that have turned to me for answers about the latest SCA treatment or therapy because of my affiliation with this industry-leading foundation.

SCAF is also a place where responders can turn to help spread the message. Many of us who work in emergency care/public safety are passionate about SCA Awareness and AEDs but our voice isn't loud enough on its own to get the word out. SCAF has always been passionate about working with smaller groups and individuals to help get the word out.

I was recently involved in a Survivor/Rescuer Reunion Ceremony in Pittsburgh, PA. There is nothing better than having the opportunity to see the survivor passionately hug each of the rescuers. This man collapsed during Christmas dinner and was resuscitated with an AED from the local FD. He made a full recovery and made a moving speech at the ceremony in February 2013. The Foundations worked closely with the local responders and dignitaries to ensure that everyone was recognized for their efforts that day. They helped to raise awareness by using their media contacts to have the story covered by a myriad of print and television media.

The President of SCAF, Mary Newman, is a household name in emergency medicine and in SCA Awareness groups around the country. No matter what conference I attend all I have to do is mention Mary and everyone knows about her work for the SCAF. Mary is an integral part of SCAF and a true leader.

I absolutely endorse SCAF and all the work they do to make our society a safer, healthier place to live.

I became involved with the SCA Foundation last year after responding to a cardiac arrest call with my fire department in Penn Hills, PA, where the crew successfully utilized an AED to resuscitate a 63-year old man who had collapsed after dinner on Christmas night. Seeing first hand that quick CPR from a neighbor, quick defibrillation by the FD, and advanced care from responding paramedics really works - it was clear that community education and training truly can make a difference. Doctors and researchers have worked decades to provide tools to save lives - but perhaps the most important tool - awareness - is being provided by the Sudden Cardiac Arrest Foundation. By providing community education & awareness, the SCA Foundation is making a difference world-wide in saving lives.

The Sudden Cardiac Arrest Foundation (SCAF) is an excellent resource for people who have suffered cardiac arrest and their family and friends. They have wonderful and dedicated leadership who put forth 100% effort to be active in the community, raise awareness, and keep their website and newsletters current. They continue to seek ways to better serve those who have been touched by cardiac arrest and have a wealth of information available for those who want to be active in their own communities. People from all over the world have found this group on the web and joined its membership, demonstrating the importance and relevance of it. The personable and passionate leaders make this nonprofit successful.

I represent Project Heart Start , a movement in New Mexico dedicated to the education of every capable person to be trained in CPR and the use of AEDs. I have contacted the SCA Foundation to explore ways to partner with them and found them to be very passionate and open to discuss options. I believe that our organizations compliment one another and that we can work together on a larger scale in the future.

The Sudden Cardiac Arrest Foundation does an outstanding job of raising the awareness of sudden cardiac arrest. Furthermore, the foundation helped me suceed in my senior project of learning more about sudden cardiac arrest and putting it into action by helping me set up an EKG screening. I definitely had a life changing experience volunteering for the foundation last year and it made me even more aware about how SCD effects lives.

The Sudden Cardiac Arrest Foundation serves the public in so many ways. It offers support to those whose lives have been affected by sudden cardiac arrest. Survivors and rescuers alike are honored by this organization for their amazing stories. The community is served with numerous educational opportunities, financial support advice, and their endless drive and determination to place AED's everywhere. I was first introduced to this wonderful organization in 2003 when my 17 year old son saved the life of a man at a high school basketball game with an AED. That is a day we will never forget. Since then, the SCA Foundation and my son have formed a bond and work hard at educating all to the importance of AED's in all public places. The SCA Foundation works so hard to fight for public access AED's and is a vital organization to all communities. The price we would have to pay without an organization like SCA Foundation is a life and no one can afford that!

I have been a part of the SCAF since its inception and I can personally attest to the good work they have done over the years.

I, myself, am a survivor of cardiac arrest, so I know the devastation that a victim experiences. The SCAF has been instrumental in my psychological recovery from an event that, at the age of 49, could have haunted me the rest of my life. My interaction with other survivors has given me a perspective that can't be gained in talking with anyone who has not gone through the experience. These conversations made me realize that, under doctor's care and with proper medication, I don't have to live in fear of the next incident.

Having worked with many other nonprofits, I know the importance of public awareness and fundraising in disease control. The SCAF has done a admirable job in both areas. Director Mary Newman is a dedicated and talented writer of grant proposals as well as a media-savvy leader in the process to let more people know that knowledge of the cause of cardiac arrest and the swift action of anyone at the scene, can save thousands of lives a year.

The people at the SCAF believe in what they do and know what they are doing. That is an unbeatable combination in the effort to save lives.

I have been honored to help as a volunteer for the SCA foundation for many years. The foundation is a wonderful outlet for survivors who are interested to connect with other survivors, and support one another. The foundation also raises awareness for those not familiar what exactly a sudden cardiac arrest is and how important CPR and AEDs are to help save lives. The foundation does this through attending many conferences, taking part in 5k walks, 50/50 raffles at Pittsburgh Penguins games, and the Maggie Dixon Health Fair being just some examples. The Sudden Cardiac Arrest Foundation is a wonderful organization and I am proud to be a part of it.

The Sudden Cardiac Arrest Foundation is a national nonprofit that works each and every day to educate the public and connect those who have been touched by SCA. I have seen first hand this organization's ability to bring comfort to survivors and their families to let them know they are not alone with the feelings and issues they are dealing with and how to connect with others to grow and learn together. The SCA foundation provides the latest facts and research results to the media and public to help spread correct, factual awareness. They also provide a resource to families and friends of loved ones who have both been taken from us and lived to tell their stories- to help spread awareness in their own communities, whether it be via training classes, 5k walks, or video contests. They send newsletters to keep us informed of new research and new stories of both loss and survival. The SCA Foundation goes above and beyond in every aspect with compassion and dedication and a pure determination to raise awareness to save more lives.

I've helped out the SCA Foundation and believe they are the best for helping survivors connect and support each other. Mary is committed to raising awareness and ensuring more are saved from this #1 killer.
Survivors need a community of like minded souls to recover from the trauma of being one of the few. Providing a safe environment for them to collaborate and coordinate activities is a worthy and valuable endeavour. The SCA Survivor Network does just that.

Like many others, I had heard of situations where someone had suffered from Sudden Cardiac Arrest - and had often not survived It wasn't until I was personally involved in a situation that impacted me directly - that I discovered through speaking with members of the Sudden Cardiac Arrest Foundation and visiting their website - more than 300,000 people suffer from Sudden Cardiac Arrest each year - including young people, as was the case with my situation Given that this is a sudden, life threatening emergency, bystander support is critical, and may mean the difference between life and death Through this organization's education of the public, and their advocacy work - what they do directly impacts people's lives This is a very important organization, literally with a life saving mission - and is deserving of support in any way possible

After I survived SCA 7 years ago, I wanted to become involved with an organization that would help others survive this survivable event. Admittedly at this point in time most folks do not survive SCA and I was indeed fortunate to have an AED present where my out of hospital event occurred with people who were not afraid to use it. That is what the Sudden Cardiac Arrest Foundation does -we educate the public about SCA and that it is survivable, that AEDs are easy to use and should be available and present in as many public places and homes as possible. The more that we can distribute AEDs publicly in our offices, airports, health clubs, malls and wherever the public congregates, the more lives can be saved. The Sudden Cardiac Arrest Foundation has a website and has distributed much in the way of printed material nationally towards this effort. We are proud of our work because more and more people are surviving SCA but we still have a road to travel to reach our goal. We need everyone's help to get there.

I have served with great pride on the Board for 2 years. The SCAF outreach to prevent Sudden Cardiac Arrest through education and community programs is unparalleled. Through the "You Can Save a Life' programs for high schools and colleges we have reached out to our youth and the administrators of their facilities to educate them as to how easily the average person can take action to "save a life". Through our survivor network we hope to link those who share the experience of being a survivor so that they can help each other and medical practitioners better understand the life style changes they require and support they need as they live out a long and useful life. When you met a survivor it is clear there is a great need for SCAFs existence to continue the mission of awareness, education and access to life saving AEDs.

As a Sudden Cardiac Survivor, I am grateful to be part of the SCAF family. The foundation not only provides support for me, but for my family members too. I am encouraged by the support they provide through fundraising, the up to date information they share and the philosophy behind creating awareness with hopes of saving precious lives across the U.S. I am touched by the stories that are shared regarding cardiac events. We, survivors (and our family members), are a unique bunch of individuals and I believe we deserve the opportunity to connect and support each other. The SCAF provides those opportunities for us! I am honored to be the volunteer coordinator for AZ affiliate and I strive to make connections with those who have had an experience similar to mine. Thank you SCAF-I appreciate your hard work, dedication and willingness to allow me to be part of a great organization!

I am honored to serve as a board member of the Sudden Cardiac Arrest Foundation. Not only does the organization raise awareness for Sudden Cardiac Arrest, it also collaborates with other organizations to provide the necessary support to survivors.
Take a moment and imagine – If the fire alarm goes off in a building, you are more than likely to know how to approach the emergency exit. Now ask yourself, if someone was experiencing cardiac arrest would you know where the nearest AED was to administer CPR? Please take a moment to know the procedures in helping save a live. Know where the nearest AED is located, call 9-1-1 and help save a life.
Please help the Sudden Cardiac Arrest Foundation by educating yourself and others about this life changing experience.
Thank you!!!
George Yamalis

We are so lucky to have the SCA Foundation in Pittsburgh, PA and that they are able to serve the whole US. The work that they do to help schools understand the need for all students to be prepared in Life Saving skills IS worth every dollar that they receive. It saves lives! The knowledge and skills that our Executive Director, Mary has propelled this organization to the top and the future looks better every year with her leadership. I had 3 family members pass away including my mother and 2 of her sisters, so it is important to me to continue our public awareness and get AED's in every place that we can.

The Sudden Cardiac Arrest Foundation focuses on increasing public awareness that sudden cardiac arrest can occur in people of all ages and that simple bystander CPR techniques, if quickly implemented, can definitely save lives. Using creative and cost-effective techniques, the Foundation is educating an increasingly broad audience.

The Sudden Cardiac Arrest Foundation excels in providing informative material and a network across the United States and around the world for those Cardiac Arrest survivors and their families who have dealt with Sudden Cardiac Arrest. It is a fantastic resource for advocacy, news reporting, community and outreach and has an outreach that encompasses people acrosss the United States. We are fortunate to have this foundation in place for our family and now are actively involved in its growth to serve all of our communities with education, support and giving for Sudden Cardiac Arrest.

October 16, 2013

I have been involved with the SCA Foundation for more than three years. First and foremost, they help my public charity - slicc.org - accomplish our mission by serving both as an information resource and as an advocate for what we are trying to accomplish.

The SCA Foundation provides a terribly valuable service to the victims of a sudden cardiac arrest and to their families. The SCA Foundation provides a forum in which these people can interact with others in similar situations, with control of the extent of the interaction in the hands of the member.

Cardiac arrest survivors slowly transition through the first three years of their survival. Too often people assume that survivors are in one bucket. The truth that the SCA Foundation brings to the table is that the survivor's and their family members' outlooks are different and change with time.

I support the SCA Foundation, and so do our volunteers.

Bob Trenkamp, President
Saving Lives In Chatham County

"To save one life is as if to save the world." ~ The Talmud

Many families come to the Sudden Cardiac Arrest (SCA) Foundation searching for education about SCA because they have lost a family member or friend to this condition. The loss is without warning ("sudden") and can strike any person at any age at any time with never a previous hint of heart disease. Sadly, not as many members of the general population are as aware of Sudden Cardiac Arrest as needs to be.

I have been affiliated with the SCA Foundation for the past 10 years. It is an organization that has done a remarkable job of raising awareness and saving lives. Whether you a Survivor of SCA or have suffered the loss of a loved one because of SCA - there is a place for you at the SCA Foundation.

If you are a Survivor of Sudden Cardiac Arrest - please visit the SCA Foundation website at: http://www.sca-aware.org/ and click on the "Survivor Network" box.

You will learn about the Survivor Network that "gives sudden cardiac arrest survivors an opportunity to find others who have been through similar life-changing events, share their experiences, and help one another during the healing process."

You will find a community of caring individuals in the Sudden Cardiac Arrest (SCA) Foundation that go out of their way to assist Survivors and their families in better understanding what SCA is and what it means to be a Survivor!

What abou those that have lost a family member or friend to this condition? You are welcomed and embraced here! Visit us online at: http://www.sca-aware.org/ Join us in our mission.

Ultimately, we envision a day when survival from sudden cardiac arrest is the norm, rather than the exception. The SCA Foundation is a great resource for education, prevention and support. How can you help?

It’s important for laypersons to undergo training in CPR and AED use because emergency personnel cannot always get to the victim’s side quickly enough. If you haven't taken a CPR-AED course it's a good idea to spend some time learning these fundamental lifesaving skills.

One of the most common reasons SCA victims do not survive is that bystanders hesitate to call 9-1-1, start CPR and use AEDs right away. If you want to save a life, get involved. Your actions can only help.

"To save one life is as if to save the world." ~ The Talmud

The Sudden Cardiac Arrest Foundation is an organization that has done a remarkable job of raising awareness and saving lives. It is a great resource for education, prevention and support. Survivors of Sudden Cardiac Arrest have found a community of caring individuals in the Sudden Cardiac Arrest (SCA) Foundation that go out of their way to assist Survivors and their families in better understanding what SCA is and what it means to be a Survivor!

Sadly, not as many members of the general population are as aware of Sudden Cardiac Arrest as needs to be. Many families come to the SCA Foundation searching for education about SCA because they have lost a family member or friend to this condition. The loss is without warning ("sudden") and can strike any person at any age at any time with never a previous hint of heart disease.

How can you help?

It’s important for laypersons to undergo training in CPR and AED use because emergency personnel cannot always get to the victim’s side quickly enough. If you haven't taken a CPR-AED course it's a good idea to spend some time learning these fundamental lifesaving skills.

One of the most common reasons SCA victims do not survive is that bystanders hesitate to call 9-1-1, start CPR and use AEDs right away. If you want to save a life, get involved. Your actions can only help.

To learn more, please visit the Sudden Cardiac Arrest Foundation at:
http://www.sca-aware.org

"To save one life is as if to save the world." ~ The Talmud

I can't begin to convey how much our organization benefits from the Sudden Cardiac Arrest Foundation's work. Their National SCA Survivors Network not only provides a unique and vital service to people who have survived a Sudden Cardiac arrest, but the data they maintain has help my organization understand where we can get the largest return on our efforts in teaching Bystander CPR and AED use and in guiding the placement of Automated External Defibrillators ("AEDs") in the community. The SCA Foundation is also a valuable information resource. We frequently refer partners in other states to the foundation's AED resources - laws, suppliers, how-to's. Of particular help in educating the public are their resources for writers and editors: there has been a gradual improvement in the quality of reporting in the area of heart attacks and cardiac arrests.

I'm donating, and so are several of our volunteers!

Bob Trenkamp, President
Saving Lives In Chatham County