John Turco
John Turco, a teacher at Neil McNeil High School, suffered a sudden cardiac arrest while playing basketball. Due to the quick actions of his friends who started CPR and used an AED, he is alive to tell his story.
Dan Shire
Dan Shire suffered a cardiac arrest in 2013. Here is his story.
Survivor Stories
Stories of survival and hope—proof that AEDs save lives.
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