The American Heart Association is hosting two Washington State Heart & Stroke Walks in the Puget Sound area.
The American Heart Association is hosting two Washington State Heart & Stroke Walks in the Puget Sound area.
The events focus on building a “community of lifesavers” prepared to respond in a cardiac emergency.
The event will include CPR training and an opening ceremony featuring a local cardiac arrest survivor before the walk begins.
Two walks are scheduled: Saturday at Cheney Stadium, 2502 South Tyler St. in Tacoma, and Oct. 10, at Seattle Center, 305 Harrison St. in Seattle.
Ben Hanowell was at home when he suddenly went into cardiac arrest. He survived thanks to the quick action of his partner who called 911 and started CPR.
Today, he volunteers with the American Heart Association to empower more community members to learn CPR and be ready to save a life.
Ben spoke with ARC Anchor Holly Menino ahead of the Washington State Heart & Stroke Walks, sharing the importance of heart health and education.
According to the American Heart Association, more than 350,000 people suffer cardiac arrest outside of a hospital every year, and nearly 90% don’t survive.
The association said immediate bystander CPR can make the difference by doubling or even tripling someone’s chance of survival.
More information about the events can be found here.
