A little belated, but we couldn’t miss the chance to celebrate National Board Member Day (November 15th)! We want to express our deepest gratitude to all our past board members who have helped shape our mission and impact. A special shoutout to our new board, which started this month – we’re excited to have you on this journey with us! Thank you for your dedication, passion, and support in helping us check hearts, protect hearts, and save lives. ?#BoardAppreciation #Teamwork #ThankYou
The Peyton Walker Foundation
非盈利组织
Camp Hill，Pennsylvania 812 位关注者
Checking Hearts??Protecting Hearts??Saving Lives?? Sudden Cardiac Awareness ??AED Donations??CPR/AED Training
关于我们
The Peyton Walker Foundation was established in 2013 after the untimely passing of Peyton Walker, a vibrant and ambitious nineteen-year-old college student, who died of Sudden Cardiac Arrest (SCA). SCA is a sudden, abnormal, and potentially fatal heart rhythm that causes the heart to beat ineffectively or stop altogether. Survival requires immediate CPR and defibrillator treatment, with typical survival rates being less than 10%. We aim to ensure that “the beat will go on” for other young people with undetected heart issues, allowing them to grow into healthy adults. According to the American Heart Association, SCA is the leading killer of student-athletes in the United States, with one competitive athlete estimated to die suddenly every three days. Our mission is to increase awareness and survival rates of SCA through education, screenings, and training. To date, we have provided FREE heart screenings, leading to potential life-saving medical attention for some. Additionally, we host screenings, distribute AEDs in the community, and offer CPR/AED training to enhance emergency response and save lives.
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https://www.peytonwalker.org
The Peyton Walker Foundation的外部链接
- 所属行业
- 非盈利组织
- 规模
- 2-10 人
- 总部
- Camp Hill，Pennsylvania
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- 非营利机构
- 创立
- 2013
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2929 Gettysburg Rd
Suit 9
US，Pennsylvania，Camp Hill，17011
The Peyton Walker Foundation员工
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Heart Screening Alert, December 14th?at Lower Dauphin High School What is a Heart Screening, and Why Should You Screen Your Teen?? A heart screening is a quick, non-invasive test designed to detect hidden heart conditions that could lead to Sudden Cardiac Arrest (SCA)—the #1 cause of death on school campuses. Why Screen Your Teen? ??Early Detection Saves Lives: Many heart conditions have no symptoms until it’s too late. ?? EKG Testing: This simple test checks for irregular heart rhythms. ?? Peace of Mind: Knowing your teen’s heart is healthy offers reassurance for your family. ??CPR Training: Many screenings include a life-saving CPR lesson! ??Additional Testing On-Site: If needed, some screenings offer immediate echocardiograms for more in-depth evaluations. Who Should Be Screened? All teens, especially those who are: ?? Active in sports ?? Experiencing fainting, chest pain, or shortness of breath ?? Have a family history of heart disease or sudden cardiac arrest Don’t wait for symptoms—prevention is key. Protect your teen’s future with a simple heart screening.?? Register for our upcoming heart screening: https://lnkd.in/eEqxDpXb #SCA #HeartHealth #TeenScreening #ProtectYourTeen #ThePeytonWalkerFoundation
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?? Another AED in the Community! ?? We’re thrilled to share that Our Lady of the Cross School has received their brand-new AED. This life-saving device is now ready to protect students, staff, and visitors, reinforcing our mission to ensure that every community is equipped to respond in a cardiac emergency. Attention Nonprofits in Central Pennsylvania: If your organization serves any of the following counties—Adams, Berks, Cumberland, Dauphin, Franklin, Lancaster, Lebanon, Perry, or York—make sure to apply for an AED through our program! Together, we can help save lives and strengthen our communities. Apply now: https://lnkd.in/eUtKanBk #ProtectHearts #SaveLives #CommunityImpact #CentralPA
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In just 7 days, Bill Odoms has journeyed through 7 states, offering free CPR classes, raising awareness for the?Huddle For Hearts?program, and donating AEDs to save lives.?Thank you?to everyone who joined a class and learned life-saving skills.?Special shoutout?to Emergency Care and Safety Institute and Master Medical Equipment for their incredible support. Be sure to follow @huddleforhearts on Instagram and Facebook for daily updates on Bill’s inspiring journey. Let’s keep the momentum going! Support Bill’s CPR Tour:?Learn more about the CPR Tour or donate at?https://lnkd.in/eSvdTUGk. Every contribution helps save lives!
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You Don’t Want to Miss This Heart Screening!? Space is limited—register today for this incredible opportunity to safeguard your child’s heart health! What’s Included? Vitals check EKG exam Heart murmur evaluation CPR training FREE on-site Echocardiograms for students needing additional testing Saturday, December 14th Time slots: 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM Location: Lower Dauphin HS?at 201 S Hanover St, Hummelstown, PA Every family will meet with a healthcare professional to review test results and will leave with a copy of their child’s EKG and a summary report. Register now to secure your spot: https://lnkd.in/eEqxDpXb For questions, call 717-695-1917 or email [email protected]. A heartfelt thank you to UPMC for providing the cardiologists and medical staff to support the heart screening.
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Yesterday our CPR Instructor Bill Odoms departed for his cross-country CPR tour, training CPR in 20 states in just 20 days.? ?? Bill kicked off the tour at Armstrong Indoor Athletics in Kittanning, PA. The owners were happy to host Bill’s first CPR class and even happier to have received an AED for their facility.? ?? ?Join us with comments below wishing Bill safe travels as he travels to bring awareness and life saving skills to every stop he makes. ?? ?We’d also like to give a special thanks to Emergency Care and Safety Institute and Master Medical Equipment for their support. ?? For daily updates on Bill’s travels be sure to follow @huddleforhearts on Instagram and Facebook! To learn more or donate to the cause you can also visit https://lnkd.in/eSvdTUGk
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Our national initiative, Huddle for Hearts, continues to make waves across the country. This past week, we were thrilled to partner with Bru McCoy to donate AEDs to several youth athletic organizations. Together, we're working to protect young hearts! Are you an athlete or know someone who is? Join the Huddle and help us spread awareness and save lives. Reach out today and become part of this vital mission! #HuddleForHearts #PeytonWalkerFoundation #BruMcCoy #HeartSafety #AthleteHealth #AEDsSaveLives
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We can’t thank our sponsors and guests enough for an unforgettable Legacy Celebration! From the dueling pianos that kept us entertained, to witnessing Cody Sabol bring art to life, to the incredible meal – the night was truly magical. But most of all, we’re grateful for the amazing guests who joined us and made this evening so special. We are beyond proud of our supporters and award winners who help us advance our mission. For a full recap, visit: https://lnkd.in/gqwcR2WE If you attended please comment with your pictures <3! #LegacyCelebration #Grateful #SCA
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All Legacy Celebration ticket holders! We can't wait to see you tonight at 6 PM at the stunning Star Barn in Elizabethtown, PA, for an unforgettable night celebrating 10 years of impact. Make sure to dress in cocktail attire with a touch of gold. The night will be a fun-filled night with dueling pianos taking requests for tips! Performance by nationally recognized Speed Painter Cody Sabol Art – his pieces will be auctioned off! Online auction is open! If you can't attend, make sure to check the online auction it closes at 9 pm tonight: https://lnkd.in/eZte3gTR
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