Don't forget that you can apply for an AED at Living for Zachary

Automated External Defibrillator (AED) Donation Application

Download AED Donation Application here

According to the Heart Rhythm Society , more than 250,000 deaths occur each year as a result of Sudden Cardiac Arrest (SCA). In fact, SCA claims one life every two minutes, taking more lives each year than breast cancer, lung cancer or AIDS. To decrease this death toll, Living for Zachary donates Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs) to qualified organizations in the community. This life-saving device plays a crucial role in resuscitating someone that has collapsed due to SCA.

To apply for an AED donation complete the following application and return it to Mark Gonzales at mark@living4zachary.org or fax it to 972.478.5858. All applications are reviewed by our Donation Committee and approved based on eligibility. Applicants will be notified by email of decision within 45 days from date of submission.

Eligibility Requirements:

• Organization that works directly with youth ages 12-22 years old
• Organization that demonstrates a financial need for an AED
• Organization that exhibits a lack of AED coverage for the proposed facility
• Organization that is located in Texas

Approved applicants will receive the following equipment:

• (1) Automated External Defibrillator
• (1) Carrying Case
• (1) Long Life Battery
• (1) Adult Pads
• (1) Infant Child Pads
• (1) CPR Ready Kit
• (1) AED Alarmed Cabinet with Wall Sign or Waterproof Case

Help Ricky Rubio Save a Life - with the Save a Life Simulator

We all think that we know what to do when someone collapses - question is... will you help and do you know what to do?

Did you know?

• A young athlete dies every 3 days from SCA
• Did you know that SCA is the leading cause of death in young atheles?
• Did you know that there is a Save A Life Simulator - which helps you with what to do if someone falls victim to SCA?
• Did you know that the average age of a young athlete that is stuck by SCA is 17 years old? 
• Sudden Cardiac Arrest is among the leading killers of Americans, striking an estimated 382,800 people in the US each year.¹
• Almost 80 percent of sudden cardiac arrest attacks happen outside the hospital, and less than 30 percent of victims receive bystander CPR.

 To view the full video - click here

(1) American Heart Association's 2012 Heart and Stroke Statistics (Circulation. Jan 3 2012;125(1):e2-e220)

A Word from the American Heart Association - Hands Only - Staying Alive

The American Heart Association is asking what if you say an individual collapse? What would you do? Would you be able to save that person's life?  How long does it take you to pour a cup of coffee, add your sugar and creamer? You could save a life in the same amount of time that you have your morning coffee.

CPR can double the chance of a person's survival and the new campaign for the American Heart Association is doing CPR to the old 80's hit "Stayin Alive".

1/ Call 911
2/ push hard and fast in the center of the person's chest until help arrives.

How hard can that be to save a life and even the life of a loved one.

Bottom line is - Hands-Only CPR Can Save Lives.

IncREDible HeartRun 2013 Information just in from Living for Zachary!

Join Us on 
Saturday, October 26th in
Historic Downtown Plano
[500-536] E 15th St, Plano, TX 75074 
for the
Living for Zachary IncREDible HeartRun 2013
 
Race day opens at 7am
Race starts at 8:30am  

DON’T FORGET TO WEAR RED!

1 Mile Fun Run/Walk 

• All ages: $15.00

UNTIMED 5K Run/Walk

• Ages 11-under: $15.00
• Ages 12-22: $20.00
• Ages 23-up: $25.00

TIMED 5K Run/Walk

• Ages 11-under: $18.00
• Ages 12-22: $23.00
• Ages 23-up: $28.00

*Price per entry will increase by $5.00 after Friday, October 18th

Register with a TEAM of 10 or more people to receive a $2.00 discount!

or register the group by clicking the Registration button above
Cash Award given to the Largest Team!!!

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Packet Pick-up
Thursday-Friday, October 24-25
11am-8pm
Sports Authority
3300 N. Central Expressway
Plano, TX 75074 

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HeartRun Route - not yet available

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Youth Heart Screenings

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Downtown Plano Feast-ival

Following the HeartRun from 10am-8pm

• Live Music All Day
• Kid’s Area in Haggard Park
• Vintage Car Show
• Fire Truck Pull
• The Great Pumpkin Race
• Culinary Creations from Collin County’s Top Restaurants
• Local Artist & Merchant Booths with One-of-a-Kind Finds

              … and much more FUN for the whole family!

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Parking Information - not yet available

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2012 IncREDible HeartRun was a success!

• Total registered runners: 1,072
• Total registered teams: 35
• Total runners in the largest team, Zach45: 170
• Total runners in the second largest team, Plano East Golden Girls: 82
• Total volunteers: 100+
• Total youth screenings offered: 50
• Total SCA affected families honored: 5
• Total red balloons for the ‘In Memoriam’ release: 300
• Total AED Donation to LifePoint Church: 1
• Total corporate sponsors: 22
• Temperature high for the day: 59◦F
• Total amount raised that goes directly towards the L4Z mission: over $26,250.00
• Total months preparing for the event: Priceless