Join a Nation of Lifesavers
This American Heart Month, Go Red for Women is asking women everywhere to join us and join the Nation of Lifesavers™. For your mother, your daughter, your friends, and for yourself. Because when women come together, we can motivate, educate, support, and help save each other. Learning Hands-Only CPR because too many women go without help when suffering a cardiac arrest because bystanders are often afraid to touch them.
Now is your chance. There are many ways you can help save a life, both big and small.
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Revived by CPR after suffering a cardiac arrest at age 24, Brittany Williams has made it her mission to certify others in the lifesaving procedure.
During a family trip to New York City to see the holiday lights, Williams lost consciousness at a restaurant. Two ophthalmologists happened to be nearby. Unable to detect a pulse, they immediately started CPR.
Within minutes, paramedics arrived and used an automated external defibrillator to shock her heart back into a normal rhythm. She only remembers hearing her parents praying and repeating her name. “We love you,” they said. “Do not leave us.”
Now 32, Williams continues to promote CPR and educate others about heart disease. Her message? Know your numbers, adopt a healthy lifestyle and advocate for yourself if you feel like something is wrong — no matter your age.
“I’m thankful I’m here and able to share my story and spread awareness that heart disease does not discriminate,” she said. “I just feel so lucky and blessed.”
