Survivor Stories

Updated: October 24, 2009

Read about people who are alive today because someone acted quickly and performed CPR. We encourage you to read these stories, share them with your network and add your own to inspire others to learn more about Hands-OnlyTM CPR.

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John Marvel

For a 52 year old, I was in pretty good shape, wor...
Date Submitted: 9 Nov 2009
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Terry Whitney

When Terry Whitney woke up feeling sick the night after Thanksgiving 2007, he thought it was post-turkey indigestion.
Date Submitted: 30 Mar 2008
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Zayden Kuite

In less than 30 seconds Heidi Kuite’s 10-month-old son silently slipped under six inches of bath water.
Date Submitted: 30 Mar 2008
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Darrel Arnold

Darrel Arnold thought he was invincible — until he collapsed on the sidelines while coaching a baseball game last summer.
Date Submitted: 30 Mar 2008
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