What exactly is Living for Zachary?

On February 10th, 1993 a precious gift was give to Troy and Karen Schrah, that gift was Zachary Schrah. On April 4, 2009 Zachary Schrah left this earth but the gift of his life still remains.

Zachary Schrah had no known history of heart problems or heath problems. He simply was a normal young man full of life, living it and loving it! Zachary loved to fish, hunt and play sports, especially football at Clark High School, he also played tackle on the Junior Varsity offensive line at Plano East Senior High School in Plano, Texas.

When Zachary’s life was taken by SCA (Sudden Cardiac Arrest), Karen Schrah wanted to do something, and help others; therefore the birth of the Living for Zachary Organization began.

Living for Zachary is a Non Profit Organization founded by Zachary’s Mother, Karen Schrah. Living for Zachary believes in raising awareness and the prevention of SCA, Sudden Cardiac Arrest, especially in Youth.

Living for Zachary’s mission is to:
• Raise Awareness and Saving Lives – through active participation with local schools, churches, business and media outlets • Education – coordinate CPR/AED classes and distribute educational pamphlets for area schools, churches, hospitals, and businesses
• Prevention– promote heart screenings for our teenagers (ages 13-22) state and nationwide
• Inspiration – encourage parents to become involved, schedule heart screenings for their teenagers, and support legislation requiring heart screening as part of student pre-participation physicals state and nationwide
• Providing Medical Equipment – donate Automated External Defibrillators (AED’s) in partnership with HeartSafe America, Inc. to needed facilities by on-line application process and meeting organization criteria
• Awarding Scholarships – selecting high school students who meet qualifications of the Living for Zachary scholarship as they pursue degrees in the healthcare industry and other careers relating to our mission.
• Promoting Healthy Living

Living for Zachary encourages you to have your heart screened and your child’s. It will be a decision you will never regret.