1,000 People Trained in Hands Only CPR!

We have trained over 1,000 people in hands only CPR! 🎉

Cardiac arrest is the leading cause of death in the U.S.- taking the lives of more than 350,000 Americans each year. When a trained rescuer is unavailable, Hands Only CPR can be effective in caring for a person with no signs of life. 

Sponsored by LG&E KU, Hands Only CPR is a non-certification initiative launched through our Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DE&I) committee aimed at teaching predominantly Black and Hispanic communities. It involves checking for consciousness, calling 9-1-1 or the local emergency number, and providing chest compressions.

Sara VonAllmen is thankful for the support we have seen. "Through this initiative, all areas of our regional organization came together to make lifesaving training more accessible to the communities we serve. I have seen the impact this training has had first-hand, and I feel proud to be able to work alongside the team that was able to make this happen."

✋🏿❤️ Over 40 events held

✋🏼❤️ Reached 1,056 people, 80% youth ages 10-18

✋🏾❤️ 12+ nationalities represented

✋🏻❤️ Over 700 of the people reached located within South Central KY Chapter

Hands only CPR is a natural introduction into full CPR training. We recommend your family and friends to learn and get certified! Go to redcross.org or call 1-800-RED-CROSS to sign up to be trained and certified in full CPR, First Aid, Babysitter’s Training and much more.