It’s a growing trend that I can see continuing to spread through all fifty states. Cardiopulmonary resuscitation training is fast becoming a required skill to learn prior to graduation from high school. It’s already a requirement in seven states, with at least three more getting close to joining that list. Here in Michigan, we have many schools using our free …
Washington, Texas and Arizona work toward making CPR Mandatory for High School Graduation
Already a mandatory program in seven states, there are now three more states that are in the process of making CPR a requirement for high school graduation. Washington In Washington, House Bill 1556 is heading to the house floor after passing through House Education and Sub Appropriations on Education Committees. The bill they are currently trying to pass doesn’t require …
On a Mission *Insert Spy Theme Music*
Diana Giampietro is the newest member of our Student CPR Team. She has such a heart for this program, and after hearing part of her story, I think you’ll see why. Diana lost her youngest son (age 24) on Easter Sunday, April 8th, 2012. The person he was with that morning did not know CPR and when Diana’s son collapsed, all …
What The World is Waiting For
Has anyone ever told you that you weren’t good enough? Has anyone ever said “You can’t do that”…”Don’t do that, you’ll look stupid?” Christopher Maloney grew up hearing this from people his whole life. But one day, he finally worked up the courage to give it a try…and that one day changed his life forever. Here’s his story: Don’t ever let …
Would you know what to do?…
I’ve read SO many stories lately about high school students and their real-life encounters with CPR. Two high school band students who saved a parade photographer’s life after he collapsed while crossing a bridge. A high school wrestler who stopped breathing during a workout and died shortly after because no one knew CPR. A high school football player who collapsed on the …
Cardiac Arrest in HS students: It’s more real than you think
I read this article the other day when doing some research. And I couldn’t believe what I read. “Once thought to be exceedingly rare, sudden cardiac death is far more prevalent among young athletes than previously believed, recent research has shown. In a policy statement published in the journal Pediatrics last month, the American Academy of Pediatrics estimated that 2,000 people …
Too Young to Make a Difference?
Do you ever feel like you’re too young to make a difference? Do you ever feel like you need to wait until you’re older, like SIGNIFICANTLY older, before you can make a difference?… You don’t! Check out this short video about a 15 year old high school student named Jack Andraka, from Maryland, who recently won $75,000 at the Intel International Science and …
Gabby Douglas and Student CPR: An Inspiration To Us All
With all the media surrounding Gabby Douglas lately, an Olympic Gold Medalist who’s only 16 years of age, it got me thinking about young people in general. Over the last few days, I’ve found myself captivated by this sweet girl’s charm, confidence and demeanor. She truly DOES want to make a different in the world and she IS. “I hope I inspire people,” …
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