North Texas Giving Day – What’s Next?

One week ago, we raised $47,070 in support of Living for Zachary’s mission to raise awareness and prevent sudden cardiac arrest in youth. This year was our most successful North Texas Giving Day event to date! With your help, we were able to surpass our goal of $45,000 for the fight against SCA in young people. You advocated for youth in North Texas and beyond to receive preventative care, and to equip their organizations and schools with the necessary tools and resources to respond in the event of a cardiac emergency on campus.  “We could not be more grateful for …

Funding the next Cardiac Sonographers of DFW

Dallas is safer in the hands of El Centro Cardiac Sonography students Agnes Patil and Leslie Barrera. 
Living for Zachary’s two newest scholarship recipients were each awarded $5,000 to aid in the cost of their studies as they pursue careers that will save the lives of so many in the future.

Board of Directors Spotlight: Hunter Henley

Get to know the leadership team behind the mission! This month, we sat down with a member of Living for Zachary’s Board of Directors to hear about their role and give you a…

Living for Zachary CPR and AED Quiz

Take our quiz this June for CPR and AED Awareness Month to see how much you know about saving lives! AS we wrap up this special month of 2023, Living for Zachary wants you to learn as much as you can about what it means to be a heart hero.

June is National CPR and AED Awareness Month: Here is Why it’s Important

Sudden cardiac arrest claims the lives of more than 300,000 Americans every year, making it the leading cause of death in the nation. In 2008, Congress designated the first full week of June to be National CPR and AED Awareness Week. This week was designed to serve as a reminder and incentive for people across the nation to learn life-saving skills in the event of a cardiac emergency at work, home, or in public. Now, we share this awareness for the full month of June.  The survival rate for someone who goes into sudden cardiac arrest is less than 5%. …

13th HeartBeats Gala: Turn The Beat Around

Together, with your support, Living for Zachary raised more than $465,000 at this year’s 13th annual HeartBeats Gala: Turn the Beat Around. With nearly 300 attendees, the event was full of our generous friends, family, sponsors, and supporters of our mission to prevent sudden cardiac arrest in youth. We are so thankful for the longevity and generosity of your support and are glad to have you on the team. Did you miss this year’s gala? Here is what you missed (but can be a part of next year!). Each year Living for Zachary hosts a silent auction, full of prizes …

Board of Directors Spotlight: August Larson

Get to know the leadership team behind the mission! This month, we sat down with a member of Living for Zachary’s Board of Directors to hear about their role and give you a…

Sudden Cardiac Arrest: The Basics You Need to Know

October is Sudden Cardiac Arrest (SCA) Awareness Month.  With so much information available today regarding heart health, lifestyle choices that benefit your cardiovascular system, and risk factors, it can be…