I didn't know, ... Did you?

Do you know basic facts about 

Sudden Cardiac Arrest?

Sudden Cardiac Arrest is NOT a Heart Attack
Sudden Cardiac Arrest takes one life every two minutes
Did you know that membership to the Sudden Cardiac Awareness Association is free?
Sudden Cardiac Arrest takes more lives than Lung Cancer, Aids or Breast Cancer
70% of people don't perform CPR on a person that is arresting
Some healthy foods that you eat CAN interact with cardiac medications
Sudden Cardiac Arrest is an "electrical" problem
30/50% would more than likely survive if CPR and AEDs were used within minutes of a SCA collapse
1 in 200,000 high school athletes in the US will die suddenly, most without any prior symptoms
African Americans are more likely to die from SCA than Caucasians
Chances are you know someone, a friend, a co-worker, a neighbor that has known someone that has been struck by Sudden Cardiac Arrest
The very FIRST thing that you do when someone collapses is call 911

And did you know that the most important thing you can do to prevent Sudden Cardiac Arrest is to have your heart screened? We encourage you to call 1-800-4BAYLOR today to schedule a Living for Zachary screening for your child today!  Know your facts about Sudden Cardiac Arrest and read the Frequently Asked Question on Living for Zachary.

A Mother's Thank you for the Living for Zachary Heart Screening

All mother's are grateful but never more grateful than Irving High School Forensics Teacher - Vikki Rose. Vikki knew that there were heart problems in her family and had dreaded the day that they may show up - especially in her children. With her husband suffering from a heart attack several years ago - she knew it was time to take the plunge and find out.

Vikki Rose was informed of the Living for Zachary Heart Screening Forum that was held on February 17th - the night before the big Living for Zachary HeartBeats Gala so she decided to register her 18 year old son, Garrett Rose for the heart screening. She knew that with Garrett being so involved in Pole Vaulting that it was imperative to keep up with his health, especially since he would be attending Sam Houston State University in the Fall on a Track and Field Scholarship. She wanted to know if there was any underlying heart problems before sending him off on his new journey. With Garrett's father's history and his grandfather dying from a heart attack she wanted to have peace of mind so it was time to take the plunge and what better way that to get a Living for Zachary Heart Screening.

Vikki was so impressed with the process of the Living for Zachary Forum and how it was run - "I think that this is the best thing for all student's - whether or not they are in sports or not". "I wish all student's could have this done and would love for the heart screening to be something that a student HAS to have before participating in sports".

Of course, Garrett wasn't worried (not many kid's think that it can happen to them) so he was just excited to hear the good news. Last week a letter came in the mail stating that Garrett's heart was good and strong and working well. With Garrett's struggles over the years with his Dyslexia - she wanted a heart issue to be something that they conquered early on. With Garrett being the 2012 recipient of the Jack Singley award for the Irving Schools Foundation - getting a clean bill of health just gave Mother, Vikki Rose the peace that she needed to send Garrett off feeling nothing but peace and appreciation in her heart.
"Thank you Living for Zachary for giving me one less thing to worry about as a parent."

Reflections of Motown ....

Thank you to all that attended the “HeartBeats Gala: A Tribute to Motown” this year to assist in raising awareness of Sudden Cardiac Arrest (SCA) and promote preventative and corrective measures.

This year's Living for Zachary HeartBeats Gala had a fun and funky Motown theme with music by Goga and Limelight. The dance floor was packed!

Special Recognition to our following Sponsors:
Abbott Vascular, Advanced Heart Care, ARAMARK Healthcare, AV Commissioning, BBVA Compass, BestWork USA,BKM Total Office of Texas, Dr. Dean Cione, M.D., Duke Realty,
EFA Processing, KPMG, Legacy Heart Center, National Teachers Association, North Dallas Bank & Trust, Peak Therapy, Terumo Medical and Total Best Group

Take a look at our pictures of this wonderful night in the Gallery at www.Living4zachary.org

Thank you to all our wonderful friends, family and volunteers that assisted in making this another huge success. 

CONGRATS to the 2012 Living for Zachary Academic Scholarship Recipients

CONGRATS to the 

2012 Living for Zachary 

Academic Scholarship Recipients

Alexandra (Alex) Walker

Frisco Liberty High School

Alex is a member of the National Honor Society, Health Occupations Students of America, Majors Youth Council, works at On The Border, is involved with her church soccer league and a mentor to a 6th grade girl. She’s a referee for Upward Basketball, VolunTEEN at Frisco Public Library, Texas Legends volunteer and several other Frisco charities.
Parents: Mark and Stacy Walker
Siblings: Reed Walker (15)
Planned course of study: Nursing; Biology

Nicholas Frezza

Frisco Lone Star High School

Nicholas is a member of Distributive Education Clubs of America, Health Occupations Students of America, National Technical Honor Society, Student Council, is the team captain of the wrestling team, volunteers at other church and school events, and works at Market Street.
Parents: Nick and Tiffany Frezza
Siblings: Jonathan(15), Yvonne(13), Dominic(9), and Ava(4)
Planned course of study: Pharmacy

Marcella Muysson

Frisco Heritage High School

Marcella is on the Heritage Varsity Volleyball team, also plays club volleyball, has served as the vice president of the National Honor Society, participates in theater and the Student Council. She volunteers for the Black Hawks Volleyball Club and at Heritage High School and is in the top 5% of her senior class.
Mother: Kim Muysson
Siblings: Chris(31), and Ali(21)
Planned course of study: Pre-Med, Biology

Dylan Forsythe

Frisco Centennial High School

Dylan is the team captain, named All-District and a four year member of the Centennial Varsity Baseball team, two year member of the National Honor Society, played football during 9th and 10th grade. Dylan volunteers for the Miracle League, Special Olympics and neighborhood clean-up activities.
Parents: Barry and Kristine Forsythe
Siblings: Amelia (4)
Planned course of study: Pre-Med, Orthopedic surgery

Austin Conrad

Frisco Centennial High School

Austin lettered two years on the Varsity Football team, also lettered in Varsity Wrestling, is a member of the National Honor Society, Fellowship of Christian Athletes, and a named two years to the Academic All District Football Team. He volunteers for YoungLife, various service projects and work at IKEA.
Mother: Tami Conrad
Siblings: Nicholas, Charles, Addison, Carter, Avery and Cooper
Planned course of study: B.S. in Exercise Science, then a PhD in Physical Therapy

Anqi Liu

Frisco Wakeland High School

Anqi is the president of the Spanish Club, treasurer of the National Honor Society, National Art Honor Society, National Technical Honor Society, was a State Gold Medalist at the Visual Arts Scholastic Event, and works 30 hours a week. She volunteers for the City of Frisco, Frisco Fire Safety Town, Frisco Family Services, Ronald McDonald House Charities, is a peer tutor, and a teachers assistant.
Parents: Wenlong Liu and Jing Ma
Planned course of study: Biochemistry, Biology, Nursing

Madison Hansen

Plano East Senior High School

Madison is a member of the PESH Varsity Track team, Varsity Cheerleading, Plano East Student Senate, participates with YoungLife and volunteers as a Plano Sports Authority (PSA) Camp Counselor. She was one of three juniors selects for a Rotary Youth Leadership Award, is an All Americas Cheerleader and named PESH Best in Field of the Varsity Track team.
Parents: Matt and Jaye Hansen
Siblings: Morgan(20), Mitchell(16)
Planned course of study: Pre-Med

Jenna Pecot

Plano East Senior High School

Jenna is a three year member of Health Occupations Students of America, Plano East Varsity Soccer, also played JV Soccer, is a member of the Student Congress, a four year member of the Plano Recreational Soccer teams, participates with YoungLife, is an AP Scholar Award recipient, and has over 100 hours of volunteering at Scottish Rite Hospital.
Parents: John and Linda Pecot
Siblings: Lindsay(20)
Planned course of study: Biology

Bethany Werner

Plano Senior High School

Bethany is a four year member of the PSHS Varsity Volleyball team, named Academic All-District and Academic All-State, participates in Club Volleyball, is a member of the National Honor Society, a three year member of the Student Congress, a member of the Spanish Club, and Health Occupations Students of America. She volunteers at her church youth group, has served over 122 hours at Presbyterian Plano Hospital, received Rotary Youth Leadership Awards, and participated in the Plano Youth Leadership program.
Parents: Vince and MK Werner
Siblings: Geneva (15)
Planned course of study: Biochemistry, Pre-Med

Kaline Gabriel

Plano West Senior High School

Kaline is an officer of the French Honor Society, a member of the National Honor Society, Whiz Kids, the PWSH Orchestra, has earned the Girl Scouts Gold Award, and volunteered over 150 hours at Children’s Medical Center. She is a National Merit Semifinalist and received several awards from the PISD Board of Trustees, is a State Science Fair participant and works at KD College Prep.
Parents: Francis and Paula Gabriel
Siblings: Preston(18)
Planned course of study: Pre-Med

Madeleine Gibson

Plano West Senior High School

Madeline is a member of the National Honor Society, Student Congress, Mu Alpha Theta (Mathematics Honor Society), is a Certified Nursing Assistant, volunteers at YoungLife events, and has received various volunteer awards.
Parents: Jay Gibson and Bethlyn Gerard
Siblings: Lindsay(22), Claire(19), Kell(14)
Planned course of study: Nursing

Congratulations to the 2012 Plano Independent School District Football Living for Zachary Scholarship Recipients

Congratulations to the 2012 

Plano Independent School District Football 

Living for Zachary Scholarship Recipients

In 2011, Living for Zachary planned to give a $1,000 scholarship to a football player from each of the three Plano Independent School District Senior High Schools. Additionally, Living for Zachary planned to give a $1,000 L4Z scholarship to a trainer from Plano East High School annually.

The scholarship criteria for the Living for Zachary Football Scholarship is not academic, or talent, but more one of character, attitude and integrity in a student. Coach Bryan McCord, from Carpenter, wrote the following to Karen Schrah about her son Zachary Schrah - and essentially is the criteria for the Living for Zachary award.

"I wanted to let you know, what a blessing it was to have Zac as part of my life for 2 years at Carpenter. As a young coach, Zachary Schrah gave me the opportunity to see what a true hard working, role model looked like. Because of Zac's display of integrity, honesty, respect and love for the game and life, I am now able to hold all my athletes to higher standards for that I am extremely thankful"
- Coach Bryan McCord

Congratulations to the 

Plano Independent School District Football 

Living for Zachary Scholarship Recipients!

Plano East Senior High School
Austin McLeod

Plano East Senior High School Trainer
Ainsley Gorman


Plano Senior High School
L. J. Ausama



Plano West Senior High School
Troy Woolbert