Sudden Cardiac Arrest Foundation

Sudden Cardiac Arrest Foundation Our vision is to eliminate preventable death and disability from sudden cardiac arrest while supporting those affected by SCA.

Stay informed—join our newsletter for the latest updates: https://bit.ly/SCAF_Newsletter. Our mission is to raise awareness of SCA and promote initiatives that help save lives through education, research, and community.

Partnership in ActionLast week, SCAF Executive Director Gina Peattie visited our partners at Defibtech headquarters in B...
06/23/2026

Partnership in Action

Last week, SCAF Executive Director Gina Peattie visited our partners at Defibtech headquarters in Branford, Connecticut, for a behind-the-scenes tour of their facility and conversations about the important work ahead.

We are grateful for the opportunity to connect with the Defibtech team, learn more about their lifesaving technology, and continue building a strong partnership focused on increasing awareness of sudden cardiac arrest and the importance of AED access.

Pictured here with Gina are AJ Pace, President & CEO, and Mike Papale, Manager of Strategic Affairs. Thank you to the entire Defibtech team for the warm welcome!

We're proud to work alongside partners who are committed to helping create safer, more prepared communities.

Congratulations to our incredible high school intern, Samya, on her graduation! 🎓 Over the past year, Samya has been a v...
06/22/2026

Congratulations to our incredible high school intern, Samya, on her graduation! 🎓

Over the past year, Samya has been a valued member of the Sudden Cardiac Arrest Foundation team, bringing passion, creativity, and a strong commitment to raising awareness about sudden cardiac arrest.

This fall, she will begin an exciting new chapter at the University of Virginia, and we're especially proud that she plans to continue advocating for sudden cardiac arrest awareness on campus.

Samya, thank you for all you've contributed to SCAF. We can't wait to see the impact you'll make at UVA and beyond. Wishing you all the best as you begin this next adventure!

Today, we celebrate the fathers, grandfathers, stepfathers, and father figures who lead with strength, love, and unwaver...
06/21/2026

Today, we celebrate the fathers, grandfathers, stepfathers, and father figures who lead with strength, love, and unwavering support.

At the Sudden Cardiac Arrest Foundation, we know that many fathers in our community are survivors, caregivers, advocates, first responders, and champions for lifesaving awareness. Others are remembered with love and continue to inspire our mission every day.

This Father's Day, we honor the dads who show up for their families, encourage healthy hearts, learn lifesaving skills, and help make their communities safer.

To all the fathers and father figures in our SCA community, thank you for the impact you make, both seen and unseen.

Happy Father's Day. 💙

06/19/2026

Welcome to the Sudden Cardiac Arrest Foundation’s ! It’s been a very eventful week this week for the foundation. We traveled to Connecticut to visit our partner, Defibtech. Thank you so much to the entire Defibtech team for the warm welcome and hospitality.

We also hosted a CASA webinar on Insurance & Financial Planning After Cardiac Arrest. Thank you to everyone who joined us for this important conversation and to our presenters, Lee Nathans, MS, RHU, and Johnnie Davis, for sharing their expertise with the cardiac arrest community.

We also had lots of productive meetings with H.E.A.R.T. Champions, volunteers, supporters, and interns actively working with us to grow our collective mission and raise awareness and support for those affected by sudden cardiac arrest. Thank you to everyone for your support and energy!

Have an amazing weekend. ♥️

CASA Webinar recording: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ebpJGDZvSK8

Sudden Cardiac Arrest Myth vs. Fact🚫 Myth: Young athletes don't experience sudden cardiac arrest.✅ Fact: Sudden cardiac ...
06/19/2026

Sudden Cardiac Arrest Myth vs. Fact

🚫 Myth: Young athletes don't experience sudden cardiac arrest.

✅ Fact: Sudden cardiac arrest is the leading cause of death in young athletes and can strike seemingly healthy individuals of any age, even those with no known heart condition.

That's why preparedness matters. Having an Emergency Action Plan, ensuring AEDs are readily accessible, and training coaches, staff, athletes, and spectators in CPR can make the difference between life and death when every second counts.

Awareness and preparation save lives.

💙 Learn CPR.
❤️ Know where AEDs are located.
⚡ Be ready to act.

Learn more at www.sca-aware.org/

Join us in cheering on our Youth Ambassador, Heather Freligh, as she competes in the Miss California Teen Finals today a...
06/19/2026

Join us in cheering on our Youth Ambassador, Heather Freligh, as she competes in the Miss California Teen Finals today at 4:00 PM PT! 👑

Heather has been an incredible advocate for sudden cardiac arrest awareness, using her platform to educate others about the importance of CPR, AED access, and being prepared to save a life.

We are so proud of the passion, dedication, and heart she brings to everything she does. Thank you, Heather, for helping spread our lifesaving message and inspiring others to make a difference.

Good luck today, Heather! Your SCAF family is rooting for you every step of the way. 💙

In 2021, Seth Cooper lost his father, Branden, to sudden cardiac arrest.That loss changed the course of his life.Over th...
06/18/2026

In 2021, Seth Cooper lost his father, Branden, to sudden cardiac arrest.

That loss changed the course of his life.

Over the past four years, Seth has committed himself to improving his health through running, better nutrition, and encouraging others to pursue healthier lifestyles. Now, he's taking on his biggest challenge yet: running his first marathon and turning every mile into an opportunity to save lives.

Seth has launched a fundraising campaign benefiting the Sudden Cardiac Arrest Foundation, with a goal of raising $5,000 before he runs the Charlotte Marathon in November 2026.

By sharing his story and supporting SCAF's mission, Seth is helping raise awareness about sudden cardiac arrest and the importance of education, prevention, CPR training, and AED access.

We are incredibly grateful for Seth's dedication and honored that he has chosen to support our work in memory of his father.

Join us in cheering him on as he begins this inspiring journey.

❤️ Support Seth's fundraiser: https://pro.gofundme.com/fundraiser/7294521

Ready to make an impact in your community this October?Join us on July 9 at 2:00 PM ET for Ready to Host, part of the Re...
06/17/2026

Ready to make an impact in your community this October?

Join us on July 9 at 2:00 PM ET for Ready to Host, part of the Ready to Respond webinar series, and learn how to successfully plan and lead a hands-only CPR and AED training event in your school, workplace, or community.

Hear directly from experienced Ready to Respond hosts as they share practical tips, lessons learned, and strategies for engaging participants, building community partnerships, promoting your event, and creating meaningful learning experiences that empower people to act during a cardiac emergency.

Whether you're considering hosting your first event or looking to build on past success, this webinar will help you develop the confidence and tools needed to bring lifesaving education to your community.

Featured panelists:
• Alexandria Chiaberta, University of Pittsburgh Center for Cardiac Arrest Survival
• Jeanette Brewster, 621 Foundation
• Darryl Conway, Sudden Cardiac Arrest Foundation
• Amy Vollman, Sudden Cardiac Arrest Foundation – Oregon Chapter

Together, we can help ensure more people are prepared to recognize sudden cardiac arrest, start CPR, use an AED, and save lives.

📅 July 9, 2026
⏰ 2:00 PM ET

Register today: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/bnQZsANHQZ21rk3zVAqSCQ #/registration (link in bio)

Good luck to our incredible H.E.A.R.T. Champion, Hannah Stombaugh, as she competes in the Miss Indiana Pageant! 👑❤️Hanna...
06/16/2026

Good luck to our incredible H.E.A.R.T. Champion, Hannah Stombaugh, as she competes in the Miss Indiana Pageant! 👑❤️

Hannah has been a passionate advocate for sudden cardiac arrest awareness through her platform, , working to educate communities and raise support for CPR and AED training. Her dedication to helping others become prepared to save a life embodies the very mission of the Sudden Cardiac Arrest Foundation.

We are so grateful for the time, energy, and heart she has devoted to spreading this lifesaving message, and we couldn't be prouder to have her as part of the SCAF family.

Join us in wishing Hannah the very best as she takes the stage this week. We're cheering you on every step of the way!


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