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Parent Heart Watch

@phworg

The national voice solely dedicated to protecting children and young adults from Sudden Cardiac Arrest (SCA) and preventable Sudden Cardiac Death (SCD).

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A new SaveStation housing an AED was installed in Jersey City in memory of Sarah Katz, who died of SCA after consuming a highly caffeinated beverage. The SaveStation aims to improve community preparedness & faster emergency response. #AccessToAED parentheartwatch.org/family-honors-…

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In 2024, 14 y/o Landon Payton died in his Houston middle school gym. A lawsuit says the AED failed & the nurse lacked CPR training. Texas now mandates: ✔️ AED checks ✔️ CPR training ✔️ Cardiac emergency plans & drills #AccessToAED #CPR #CERP #CallPushShock parentheartwatch.org/a-students-dea…

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🫀 NY lawmakers are considering “Connor’s Law” to require annual heart screenings as part of sports physicals for public school athletes. Inspired by 17-year-old Connor Kasin, who died after collapsing during a hockey game. #ConnorsLaw #1in300AtRiskForSCA parentheartwatch.org/connors-law-se…

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🚨 Florida is the 1st state to require ECGs for HS athletes. ✅ Starts 2026–27 ✅ Applies to students participating in or trying out for sports ✅ ECGs can detect 80% of SCA-linked conditions The law will help identify the 1 in 300 youth at risk. bit.ly/45IMolg

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Know someone saving young lives from SCA? Nominate them for the Heroes for Young Hearts Awards! ⚕️ Medical | 🌟 Adult | 🙌 Youth | 💪 Survivor 🏆 Honored at #HeartToHeart2026 in Orlando 🗓 Deadline: Oct 17 👉 surveymonkey.com/r/HFYH202 #HeroesForYoungHearts #ParentHeartWatch

Know someone saving young lives from SCA?
Nominate them for the Heroes for Young Hearts Awards!

⚕️ Medical | 🌟 Adult | 🙌 Youth | 💪 Survivor
🏆 Honored at #HeartToHeart2026 in Orlando
🗓 Deadline: Oct 17
👉 surveymonkey.com/r/HFYH202

#HeroesForYoungHearts #ParentHeartWatch
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💔 Clark County, KY is mourning the sudden and unexpected loss of 14-year-old Raiden Parks. Our hearts are with his family and community. #GoneTooSoon #1in300AtRiskForSCA parentheartwatch.org/clark-county-s…

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Florida schools must now: ✅ Have an AED on campus ✅ Train staff & students ✅ Create emergency response plans Immediate access to an AED saves lives—using one within 3 minutes increases survival by up to 70%. #AccessToAED #CallPushShock parentheartwatch.org/florida-school…

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Channelview had equipment but didn’t screen athletes. Crosby ISD requires it and that policy likely saved Jullian's life. His screening revealed hypertrophic cardiomyopathy, a condition linked to sudden cardiac arrest. #1in300AtRiskForSCA #ECGScreening parentheartwatch.org/young-athletes…

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Robbie’s Law would require AEDs on every Nassau County field—a critical step to save lives from sudden cardiac arrest. Named for 9 y/o Robbie Levine, who died during a baseball game in 2005. Seconds matter. AEDs save lives. #AccessToAED #CallPushShock parentheartwatch.org/proposed-robbi…

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An autopsy found 18 y/o Cincinnati football player Jeremiah Kelly, who died in April, had cardiac hypertrophy—a heart muscle enlargement that can cause sudden cardiac arrest. This often silent condition shows why cardiac screening matters. parentheartwatch.org/cincinnati-fre…

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20% of Americans are on school campuses daily. When a Greeley dad collapsed during a parent-daughter basketball game, bystanders used CPR & an AED to save his life. That’s why access to AEDs in schools is critical. #AccessToAED #CallPushShock bit.ly/3IIGeYS

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Toby Atwood, 21, collapsed during a half marathon on July 20 & later died. Doctors said she had an undetected heart arrhythmia—a condition that can cause sudden cardiac arrest. #1in300AtRiskForSCA #ECGscreening #CallPushShock parentheartwatch.org/role-model-col…

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🏈 Big win for cardiac safety! Gov. Hochul signed Desha’s Law, requiring Cardiac Emergency Response Plans in all NY schools & athletic facilities. Named for 13 y/o Desha, who died from SCA at school when an AED was locked away. #CallPushShock parentheartwatch.org/gov-hochul-sig…

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💔 15-year-old Mikah King, a football player at Arabia Mountain High School, died after a medical emergency during practice. The current standard of care is failing our kids. #1in300AtRiskForSCA #HeartScreening #EarlyDetection #ProtectYoungHearts parentheartwatch.org/high-school-fo…

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💔 Army Cadet Neil Edara, 22, died after becoming unresponsive during training at Fort Knox. Cause of death under investigation. Our thoughts are with his family and the ROTC community. Army ROTC parentheartwatch.org/22-year-old-ar… #1in300AtRiskForSCA

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PHW applauds In A Heartbeat for offering free EKG heart screenings to every middle + high school student in CT. 🫀 ✅ 52 diagnosed ✅ 5 lives saved ✅ 1 mission: Prevent the preventable. #1in300AtRiskForSCA #EarlyDetection #ProtectYoungHearts parentheartwatch.org/in-a-heartbeat…

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~23,000 children under 18 suffer sudden cardiac arrest each year in the U.S. Access to AEDs where youth gather is vital. The AEDs for Youth Program offers discounted AEDs to K–12 schools & youth sports orgs. Scan QR Code to learn more or 👉 smartheartsports.com NFL

~23,000 children under 18 suffer sudden cardiac arrest each year in the U.S.  Access to AEDs where youth gather is vital.

The AEDs for Youth Program offers discounted AEDs to K–12 schools & youth sports orgs.  Scan QR Code to learn more or 👉 smartheartsports.com 
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Today is a great day to nominate a Hero for Young Hearts—someone in your community who is dedicated to protecting young lives from sudden cardiac arrest. Know someone making a difference? Nominate them now! bit.ly/4mnsNw2 #ParentHeartWatch #HeroesForYoungHearts

Today is a great day to nominate a Hero for Young Hearts—someone in your community who is dedicated to protecting young lives from sudden cardiac arrest.

Know someone making a difference? Nominate them now! bit.ly/4mnsNw2
#ParentHeartWatch #HeroesForYoungHearts
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🏃‍♂️🤾‍♀️ Delaware just passed HB71! Coaches must now be trained in CPR/AED, and schools must have Emergency Action Plans for cardiac event + AEDs at athletic events. A major step forward for youth sports safety. 👏 #EmergencyPreparedness #CallPushShock parentheartwatch.org/governor-meyer…

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🚨 A law school graduate collapsed during the NY bar exam at Hofstra University. CPR & an AED were used on site. The exam continued, sparking concern. SCA can strike anyone, anywhere. Be prepared to recognize & respond. #CallPushShock #AccesstoAED parentheartwatch.org/law-school-gra…