Starting Hearts Blog

#GivingTuesdayNow is a global day of Giving and Unity that will take place on May 5, 2020 as an emergency response to the unprecedented need caused by COVID-19.  As we can all attest, a global threat like COVID-19 affects more than just the infected – it touches every person, business and [...]

Recently, Susan Ford Bales and Lynn Blake appeared on RightThisMinute to bring awareness of Sudden Cardiac Arrest and Starting Hearts organization.  You can watch the full interview in the video below.

Focused on fueling legislative change, nonprofit committed to raising awareness of Sudden Cardiac Arrest announces educational campaign that supports two-minute CPR and defibrillation training programs for nation’s leading cause of preventable death Starting Hearts, a nonprofit committed [...]

Recently, Channel 9 News, posted a video about the dedication and training the Vail Ski Patrol does in case a skier has a sudden cardiac arrest.  Because of the training and the 24 AEDs spread throughout the mountain the Vail Ski Patrol are able to resuscitate cardiac arrest victims at a rate 6 [...]

On Friday, October 11th, 2019, at 4:00pm, Starting Hearts, Vail Health, and the Town of Avon will unveil the new SaveStation, a defibrillator tower and cabinet that provides a temperature-controlled environment to keep defibrillators ready for use in the most inclement weather. SaveStation also [...]

2nd Annual HEART + SOLE Returns to the Ford Park Ball Fields The 2nd Annual HEART + SOLE, a family fun event the Saturday before school begins, will return to the Ford Park Ball Fields on Saturday, August 17th from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm. HEART + SOLE is presented by Starting Hearts, Town of […]

Starting Hearts’ Advocacy Efforts Help Achieve Important Legislation On May 22, Governor Jared Polis signed House Bill HB19-1183 into law. The bill encourages public and private organizations to accept donations of public access defibrillators and opens the door to greatly increase adoption of [...]