CPR Training

Nearly 1,300 Learn CPR at NFL Draft, Setting Guinness World Record

Nearly 1,300 Learn CPR at NFL Draft, Setting Guinness World Record

The American Heart Association, NFL, Damar Hamlin's Chasing M's Foundation, and Doctor Mike trained 1,293 people in Hands-Only CPR in one hour at the NFL Draft, setting a Guinness World Record and advancing the Nation of Lifesavers movement to double cardiac arrest survival by 2030.

April 27, 2026
American Heart Association and NFL Award $350,000 in Grants to Schools for Student Health and CPR Readiness

American Heart Association and NFL Award $350,000 in Grants to Schools for Student Health and CPR Readiness

The American Heart Association and NFL have awarded grants to 188 schools across 45 states to support physical activity, emergency readiness, and CPR training, addressing childhood obesity and cardiac emergency preparedness.

April 24, 2026
NFL and American Heart Association Award Super Bowl Tickets, Equipment Grants to Boost Youth CPR Training

NFL and American Heart Association Award Super Bowl Tickets, Equipment Grants to Boost Youth CPR Training

The NFL and American Heart Association's partnership is expanding lifesaving CPR education in schools through incentive programs that have already rewarded students with Super Bowl tickets and schools with equipment grants, addressing the critical need for bystander intervention in cardiac emergencies.

September 22, 2025
Duke University Athletes Train in Life-Saving CPR Techniques

Duke University Athletes Train in Life-Saving CPR Techniques

Members of Duke University's men's basketball and football teams participated in CPR training, highlighting the importance of immediate response in cardiac emergencies to save lives.

July 24, 2025
TCU Basketball Teams Join Nation of Lifesavers Through CPR Training

TCU Basketball Teams Join Nation of Lifesavers Through CPR Training

The TCU men's and women's basketball teams participated in Hands-Only CPR training, highlighting the importance of immediate response in cardiac emergencies to save lives.

June 27, 2025
NFL's Justin Reid Champions CPR Education for Youth in Innovative Summer Program

NFL's Justin Reid Champions CPR Education for Youth in Innovative Summer Program

NFL player Justin Reid is leveraging his platform to expand CPR education among youth through a summer program, aiming to double cardiac arrest survival rates by 2030 in collaboration with the American Heart Association.

June 5, 2025
American Heart Association Urges Summer Safety Through CPR Preparedness

American Heart Association Urges Summer Safety Through CPR Preparedness

The American Heart Association highlights critical steps for summer safety, focusing on CPR training and heart health amid increased cardiac arrest risks when traditional support networks are less available.

May 29, 2025
NFL and American Heart Association Launch CPR Training Initiative at 2025 Green Bay Draft

NFL and American Heart Association Launch CPR Training Initiative at 2025 Green Bay Draft

The American Heart Association and NFL are expanding the Nation of Lifesavers movement, offering free CPR training at the 2025 NFL Draft to increase cardiac arrest survival rates and public preparedness.

April 22, 2025
American Heart Association Brings Life-Saving CPR Training to Super Bowl LIX

American Heart Association Brings Life-Saving CPR Training to Super Bowl LIX

The American Heart Association's Nation of Lifesavers Mobile CPR Unit will provide free Hands-Only CPR training at the NFL's Super Bowl Experience in New Orleans, marking a significant effort to double cardiac arrest survival rates by 2030.

February 4, 2025