[SOURCE: Article originally written by Kacie Rattigan, Press of Atlantic City] Monique St. John lost her husband, Sean Patrick Dougherty, ten years ago from heart issues and, ultimately, Sudden Cardiac Arrest. She was looking to do something to honor his legacy when...
Sharing this press release with permission from Parent Heart Watch. Original press release posted here. Parent Heart Watch and Sudden Cardiac Arrest Foundation, co-sponsors of the Call-Push-Shock movement—along with 50 co-partners—urge the public to learn CPR and how...
Tremendous thanks to Phillies Charities, Inc. for selecting our foundation as a recent beneficiary, and for the giving the high honor of throwing out the first pitch of Wednesday night's game to Aidan's mother, Christy Marshall Silva and siblings Devin, Quentin and...
“We want to make sure we’re prepared. We hope (sudden cardiac arrest) never happens here, but now we feel safer if it does.”-- Louis, Will and Sebastian, East Ward Elementary School Class of '22 At East Ward Elementary School in Downingtown, three 5th grade...
After a two-year dormancy for most of their programs due to the pandemic, Aidan's Heart Foundation (AHF) was emboldened that events were held locally last November, December, and lanuary all with a purpose to revive its mission. It is the commitment of AHF to provide...
On December 16th, 2021, Aidan's Heart Foundation led a “Red Out” at Coatesville Senior High School as they took on Downingtown West boys’ basketball team. The Red Out served to raise awareness about Sudden Cardiac Arrest (SCA) in student-athletes and came together in...
The Coatesville Red Raiders will host the Downingtown West Whippets boys basketball team in a RED OUT for Aidan’s Heart Foundation. Aidan’s Heart Foundation is a local 501(3)(c) non-profit organization that seeks to prevent death from SCA through screening young...
Read moreEriksen survived because those around him acted quickly and the proper tools were nearby. This was not a medical miracle.
Written by Chris Griesser, AHF Board Member, Former UPenn Flight Medic, Medical Student and father of two young children In early June, Danish football (soccer) midfielder Christian Eriksen suffered a sudden cardiac arrest (SCA) during a Euro 2020 match. In case you...
I visited your website. My heart was touched by the love you have for your son. My father collapsed from SCA when I was younger (twice), although I was lucky that he survived both times. So CPR training is very near and dear to my heart as well. I thank you for...