A twelve year old girl learned CPR in school on a Friday, and only 8 days later she used that lesson to save her grandfather’s life. A young man was shopping in a clothing store when a gentleman near him dropped to the ground. He sprang into action using CPR skills he had learned not long before, and became a hero for a total stranger.
These are true stories of people saving lives after learning the simple steps of Hands-Only CPR. But everyone who experiences cardiac arrest is not so lucky. Right now in our country, fewer than 41% of victims have a bystander respond with CPR, and fewer than 11% of people who suffer an out-of-hospital cardiac arrest survive.
Be ready when your true story happens. Hands-Only CPR is easy to learn, and can double or TRIPLE a victim’s chance of survival.
If you live anywhere near Richmond, swing by one of these locations for a free Hands-Only CPR training. In only 30 minutes you can learn to save a life. No reservation is needed.
Thursday, May 29, 2014 - Petersburg Southside Emergency Crew
Central VA CPR Council Event
425 Graham Rd
Petersburg, VA 2380
Free classes offered every half-hour from 5:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Call 804-254-1147 if you need more information
Monday, June 2, 2014 – The Science Museum of Virginia
Central VA CPR Council Event
2500 West Broad Street
Richmond, VA 23220
Free classes offered every half-hour from 10:00 am – 2:00 pm
Call 804-254-1147 if you need more information
Tuesday, June 3, 2014 – Ramsey Memorial Methodist Church (Classes taught in Spanish)
Central VA CPR Council Event
5900 Hull St
Richmond, VA 23224
Free classes offered every half-hour from 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Call 804-254-1147 if you need more information
Thursday, June 5, 2014 - Calhoun Community Center
Central VA CPR Council Event
436 Calhoun Street
Richmond, VA 23231
Free classes offered every half-hour from 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Call 804-254-1147 if you need more information
Saturday, June 7, 2014 – West Creek Emergency Center
American Heart Association/HCA Virginia Event
12720 Tuckahoe Creek Court
Richmond, VA 23238
Free classes offered every half-hour from 10am - 2pm,
along with free health screenings and giveaways
Call 804-320-DOCS (3627) or visit www.hcavirginia.com for more information
Many thanks to CVCPR Council and HCA Virginia for their considerable contributions in staging these events. Note, these are not certification classes.
To find an American Heart Association CPR Certification class, or community event near you, visit www.heart.org/cpr to “Find A Course” with your Zip Code.
TAKE A MINUTE to thank VA legislators for passing Gwyneth’s Law to make CPR training in VA schools a reality for every student!
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