Sudden Cardiac Arrest (SCA) is the leading cause of death on school campuses and the number one killer of student athletes. One in 300 youth has an undetected heart condition that puts them at risk. Physicians acknowledge that medical practitioners and parents alike miss warning signs and risk factors that cause SCA. Research shows the public is unsure what SCA even is, or that a bystander performing CPR can triple the victim’s chance of survival.

With an SCA survival rate that has remained below 10% for three decades, this public health crisis requires a new approach to a time-worn problem. We need to create cultures of prevention with youth live, learn and play so the next generation grows up knowing they CAN save a life. Smart Hearts Don’t Miss A Beat is a new program that empowers young people to prevent sudden death at home, in school, on the field, at the doctor’s office and in their future families, and workplaces.