10 Years Later: A Legacy Worth Fighting For

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 …

Summer is Here! Are You Ready?

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 …

A Mother’s Intuition

Charles “Bryce” Deegear, a 16-year-old boy from Aledo, Texas, has always been an active boy. Bryce started playing tee ball at the age of seven and he later moved onto playing football and soccer. At Bryce’s first tee ball practice, his parents noticed signs that something was not right with their son. At practice, he got his first hit and ran to first base, then slowly to second base, and when he got to third base he fell to the ground. His parents took him to the emergency room immediately. The Deegear’s were told that the reason Bryce collapsed was …