Save More Lives Challenge | Starting Hearts Avon Colorado

Sudden Cardiac Arrest (SCA) is the leading cause of death in America.

Raise awareness for Sudden Cardiac Arrest and learn how you can save a life.

TAKE THE CHALLENGE

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WATCH
this 2-minute
CALL. PUSH. SHOCK.™
training video here

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RECORD
yourself practicing compressions on household items

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#Save More Lives

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High schoolers in Volusia County, Florida are now safer than ever after Advent Health and school administration placed three AEDs in each of the county's 10 schools. The move was sparked by one student athlete's Sudden Cardiac Arrest, from which ... 6 Likes

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Starting Hearts wishes you all a safe and happy Thanksgiving! 🦃 11 Likes

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Colorado Gives Day is coming up soon, and we need your help to continue our lifesaving and leadership curriculum throughout Colorado! Even a few dollars can make a big difference in educating the next generation of life savers! Follow the ... 7 Likes

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Winter is well on the way, and with it comes some seasonal advice on how to protect your heart health courtesy of Northwestern Medicine!
The cold is one big risk factor, along with increased exertion from related activities like shoveling. ... 1 Comments 10 Likes

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Gratitude It is good for the heart. According to clinical research detailed by one psychologist, being thankful — feeling and expressing gratitude — can alter your perception of well-being for the better, with benefits on blood pressure, the immune system ... 10 Likes

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Sudden cardiac arrest? There's an app for that! PulsePoint, an app that allows you to respond to SCA incidents and report them to local emergency services, has been key for first responders in Eagle County and across the nation. It ... 9 Likes

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That's a wrap on the #nightofheroes2020! We want to sincerely congratulate and thank all of this year's award winners - you are the ones making Eagle County the best it can be. We also thank everyone who tuned in to ... 7 Likes

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We're thrilled to have Sid Spain, a US Navy veteran and local church pastor, as our keynote speaker for the #nightofheroes2020. Thank you for your wise words! 7 Likes

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We're live! The #nightofheroes2020 has officially begun, and you can catch the entire event at the link below. Enjoy!
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Just 3 hours until the #nightofheroes2020! We can’t wait to see you there! 4 Likes

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We're almost there! Join us tomorrow, November 1st, at 5 PM for the #nightofheroes2020, a celebration of Eagle County's fantastic first responders. Share this post on your Stories to spread the word - we don't want anyone to miss out!
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Sudden cardiac arrest can happen anywhere - in the hospital, at home, and even at work. In fact, OSHA reports more than 10,000 people suffer an SCA in the workplace annually! As such, it's vital to have an SCA plan ... 6 Likes

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Just 2 days until the #nightofheroes2020! We can't wait to see you all at our virtual celebration of Eagle County's finest!
Register HERE: https://bit.ly/3lhGrBu 6 Likes

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The countdown continues...only 3 days until the #nightofheroes2020! Share this post to spread the word, and be sure to register HERE: https://bit.ly/3lhGrBu 7 Likes

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4 days to go until the #nightofheroes2020! What are you most excited for?
Spread the word and register HERE: https://bit.ly/3lhGrBu 7 Likes

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Happy national first responders day to all of our brave heroes serve their communities every day! #nationalfirstrespondersday #nightofheroes2020 10 Likes

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There's just a few hours left to grab your #nightofheroes2020 raffle tickets! Get them here: https://bit.ly/3lhGrBu 5 Likes

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Congratulations to St. Mary's Medical Center in Huntington, WV for receiving the American Heart Association’s Get with the Guidelines®-Resuscitation Gold Award! We love to see heart-focused, life-saving projects all over the country, and we're so happy for the people who ... 3 Likes

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Only 6 days until the #nightofheroes2020! Please spread the word and join us on Sunday for this exciting event!
Register for free HERE: https://bit.ly/3lhGrBu 7 Likes

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We're just one short week away from the most exciting event of the season: the #nightofheroes2020! Join us for an evening of entertainment, recognition, and most of all, fun!
Spread the word, and register for free HERE: https://bit.ly/3lhGrBu 5 Likes

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Are you holiday shopping for any #swifties in your life? Check out our great #nightofheroes2020 silent auction items, including this Autographed Taylor Swift CD!
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Looking for some family fun? Why not have a #nightofheroes2020 watch party! Join us on Sunday, November 1st to have a great time and support a great cause all at once.
Register for free HERE: https://bit.ly/3lhGrBu 12 Likes

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What a great article from Eagle County Sheriff, James Van Beek. Please share this link and join us at the #nightofheroes2020!
https://www.vaildaily.com/opinion/van-beek-a-night-to-celebrate-local-heroes/ 13 Likes

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Sudden Cardiac Arrest can strike regardless of age, which has led to some high-profile cases of SCA among professional and student athletes over the years. However, a recent study found that mandatory EKG screenings could reduce this risk, as was ... 7 Likes

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Along with the raffle, the #nightofheroes2020 will also feature a silent auction! There are some great items to bid on, and we can't wait to share them soon!
Register for free HERE: https://bit.ly/3lhGrBu 6 Likes

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Here's some good news to start off your week: 3 EMTs and a Minnesota State University student recently received the South Central Minnesota EMS System Lifesave award after a Lafayette, MN man, Lowell Kavan, suffered a Sudden Cardiac Arrest at ... 10 Likes

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Night of Heroes is a few short weeks away, so grab your raffle tickets today! There are 3 fantastic prizes available, with the proceeds going to a truly heroic cause. Thank you and good luck!
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Only 2 weeks to go until the #nightofheroes2020! Spread the word and don't let anyone miss out - it's going to be blast!
Register HERE: https://bit.ly/3lhGrBu 7 Likes

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We can all agree that 2020 has been a particularly stressful year. Luckily, our third prize in this year's #nightofheroes2020 raffle is a spa service gift certificate valued at $150!
Pick up your raffle tickets HERE: https://bit.ly/3lhGrBu 4 Likes

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Your car may have seen its fair share of road trips, but it's got nothing on the human heart! Your heart pumps blood through 60,000 miles of blood vessels every day, so be sure to keep it running smoothly and ... 6 Likes

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If you would like to send a check instead of making an online donation, make a check payable to “Starting Hearts” to the following address: Starting Hearts PO Box 2981 Avon, CO 81620.

Where the money goes

When you support Starting Hearts, you are helping to save lives of Sudden Cardiac Arrest victims. Funds raised from the Save More Lives Challenge will go towards implementing more programs to address SCA nationally. Initiatives include CPR/DEFIB educational programs, the purchase of Defibrillator kits that can be put into public places, and increasing awareness of SCA. Thank you for supporting our mission by this tax-deductible donation to Starting Hearts.

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What We're Fighting For

Sudden Cardiac Arrest (SCA) is a condition in which the heart suddenly and unexpectedly stops beating and an electric shock is needed to restart the heart. If not, death will occur within minutes. SCA can occur in many instances and we have made it our mission to encourage legislators to mandate the reporting of cardiac arrest. You can help in this effort by signing our petition.

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CHALLENGE AMBASSADORS

Sudden Cardiac Arrest (SCA) is our nation’s biggest killer, causing approximately 400,000 events annually with a survival rate of just 10%. The use of CPR and a defibrillator greatly increases the odds of surviving SCA. It’s the mission of Starting Hearts to train and equip everyday people to save the lives of their loved ones, neighbors and fellow Americans.

Starting Hearts launched its Save More Lives Challenge to inform and empower Americans through the practice of CALL. PUSH. SHOCK.™ (call 911, provide CPR & shock with a defibrillator). The Save More Lives Challenge asks participants to 1) watch a two-minute CALL. PUSH. SHOCK.™ training video, 2) practice CPR with household items and 3) share a photo or video of their practice session.

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SCA STATISTICS

Sudden Cardiac Arrest (SCA) is the leading cause of death in America.

The majority of SCA victims could be saved with 3 simple steps:

A person’s chances for survival decreases by 10% with every minute that passes without CPR or defibrillation.