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2011 Heart Race Final
2011 Heart Race Final
About AED’s: Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause July 16, 2011
of death in the United States, killing roughly one million
Americans every year. What is true nationally is also
true in our community - that’s why Heart Reach Carmel
was created. We believe that money raised locally
should be used locally to fight heart disease. We are
committed to that basic principle. We are a non profit
charitable organization entirely funded through private
contributions, which are tax deductible.
first person on the scene knew CPR and applied an your smartphone
Automated External Defibrillator within 5 minutes, the
AHA estimates that at least 40,000 more lives per year
could be saved. Calling 911 and performing CPR are
not enough. Most victims need an electric shock called
defibrillation to restore the heart to a regular rhythm. By
placing these devices in the hands of first responders
and trained individuals in public locations we are
increasing their chance of survival. Online Registration