Making Cardiac Awareness Impossible to Ignore
HeartStrong is a nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing cardiac readiness in athletics. Led by Division 1 athletes, coaches, staff, and parents affected by sudden cardiac arrest, we use lived experience, education, and real-world resources to ensure athletes and athletic communities are prepared to save lives free of charge.
A Life Saved by Action, A Mission Built From Survival
Colin Blandford was a Division I athlete with everything ahead of him when sudden cardiac arrest stopped his heart. He survived because teammates stepped in with CPR and an AED. What followed was not just a return to competition, but the beginning of a mission to protect athletes everywhere.
Preparedness is the Difference Between Life and Loss
HeartStrong delivers free, high-impact cardiac awareness events to universities and organizations nationwide. Through compelling testimonies, CPR awareness, and AED confidence-building, we empower athletes, coaches, parents, and bystanders to step in during cardiac emergencies.
Out-of-Hospital sudden cardiac arrest had a survival rate of just 7%, but immediate CPR and AED use can dramatically improve outcomes. Give your people the confidence to respond. Host a HeartStrong Awareness event today and strengthen your program’s emergency readiness.