MLB and American Heart Association Partner to Teach Lifesaving CPR at 2025 All-Star Game

The American Heart Association and Major League Baseball (MLB) are collaborating to bring Hands-Only CPR training to the 2025 MLB All-Star Game, a move that could significantly impact survival rates from cardiac arrests outside hospitals. The initiative, part of the American Heart Association's Nation of Lifesavers™ movement, seeks to double survival rates by 2030 by training more people in this lifesaving technique.

During the Capital One All-Star Village at the Cobb Galleria in Atlanta, qualified CPR trainers will offer walk-up style instruction to fans from July 12 to July 15. This effort underscores the importance of immediate CPR in saving lives, as statistics show that 9 out of 10 people who suffer cardiac arrest outside a hospital die, often due to the lack of immediate CPR.

Hands-Only CPR, which focuses on chest compressions without mouth-to-mouth breathing, is a simple yet effective method that can be learned by almost anyone. The American Heart Association emphasizes that immediate CPR can double or triple a person's chance of survival, making widespread education on the technique crucial.

This partnership marks the American Heart Association's first appearance at an MLB event and its eighth at a national sporting event, following similar initiatives at the Super Bowl and NFL Draft. The collaboration between MLB and the American Heart Association highlights a shared commitment to preparing communities to respond effectively to cardiac emergencies, potentially saving countless lives.

For more information on how to join the Nation of Lifesavers and learn Hands-Only CPR, visit https://www.heart.org/nation.