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AEDs can mean the difference between life and death when it comes to sudden cardiac arrest (SCA). At Living for Zachary, we donate AEDs to youth-based organizations in order to give a second chance at life to those who suffer SCA, no matter where they are. But…
June 19, 2019 marked Living for Zachary’s ten-year anniversary. As we look back over the last decade, Zac’s legacy and impact around our state is palpable. What started as a mission borne out of grief and a desire to save families from this same grief has become something far greater. Zac’s story is no longer one of heartbreak—it is one of hope and promise as Living for Zachary works each day to provide families and organizations the tools they need to protect teens from Sudden Cardiac Arrest (SCA). Take a look at some of Living for Zachary’s impacts in heart screenings …
It’s that wonderful time of year for our children—summer is here! With long days, warm temperatures (let’s face it, HOT temperatures here in Texas!), and fun in the sun ahead, we all want to make sure our children are protected whether they are in our care or someone else’s. Does your child participate in a summer camp, club, or sports team? Do you entrust the care of your kid to a nanny or babysitter? If you answered “Yes” to any of these questions, this means that your child will be spending a great deal of time with adults who may …
Callie Banks was an avid volleyball player competing at the Club Level as well as on the Allen High School volleyball team. On September 21, 2010, while playing in a high school volleyball game, Callie collapsed on the court and had no pulse. Luckily, there was a physician, two trauma nurses, and an off-duty EMT/firefighter among the spectators. CPR was started within seconds and an AED was applied twice by the physician in attendance, then again by the paramedics when they arrived. Callie had been shocked 5 times with the defibrillator before being care-flighted to Children’s Hospital. She spent 10 …
