American Heart Association

The American Heart Association’s mission is to be a relentless force for longer, healthier lives.

In a heartbeat, you could be the difference.

9 out of 10 people who suffer cardiac arrest outside the hospital don't survive. Most of the time, it's because no one nearby performed CPR. But together, we can change that.

Extraordinary things happen when people take action. A small step. A simple skill. A lifesaving moment.

In Cleveland, Ohio we are building a Nation of Lifesavers – building cardiac emergency response readiness through a multi-faceted, evidence-based plan.  To build a sustainable Nation of Lifesavers, now and for generations to come, we need to ensure that Cardiac Emergency Response Plans, CPR training and AED access become the new standard in every household, business and community organization. We need to enact a multi-disciplinary approach to our chain of survival work, including advocating for public policies, strengthening our health care systems and driving systems-level change in organizations.  Guided by the latest science, Cleveland will mobilize volunteers to help make our city a safer place for those who suffer cardiac arrest. Together, we will increase bystander CPR response rates, offer hands-on CPR experiences and training for community members, and raise awareness in our companies and schools. We will also engage the community to drive policy and cultural change, making CPR competence a shared norm.

Join the Nation of Lifesavers at the Greater Cleveland Heart Walk, which brings communities together to create health and hope for every heartbeat. Every walker who joins, every dollar donated, means more people trained in CPR, more research and more lifesaving moments for everyone.

Extraordinary starts with YOU.