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Cause of Student Athletes Death
has an undetected heart condition
are stricken annually
of Sudden Cardiac Arrest victims die
In an evolving Las Vegas, community health is crucial. Sudden Cardiac Arrest (SCA) remains a top cause of death among young athletes, often unknown to parents. “Vegas Has a Heart,” backed by Cardiac Insight, Zeke Upshaw Foundation, and Who We Play For, aims to address this issue.
Our mission is to offer heart screenings for all young athletes in Las Vegas, make AED accessible to all schools, and educate and train CPR.
Our primary goal is to conduct comprehensive heart screenings for local young athletes annually. These screenings are essential to detect any underlying cardiac issues, ensuring that young athletes can participate in sports with confidence and safety. By identifying potential risks early on, we can provide necessary interventions, such as medical consultations and personalized treatment plans to prevent any sudden cardiac arrest.
Another crucial aspect of our initiative is equipping every school with Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs). By distributing these life-saving devices across educational institutions, we create a prepared and responsive environment in case of emergencies.
Prompt access to AEDs significantly improves the chances of survival during sudden cardiac events, underscoring the importance of preparedness in safeguarding our students’ lives.
We’re committed to offering CPR training and educational programs in the community. These initiatives empower teachers, students, and parents with life-saving skills and promote immediate and effective responses to cardiac emergencies. Turning bystanders into life-savers, we equip our community to handle cardiac events confidently.
Our event relies on the generous support of volunteers to operate successfully. As a volunteer, you will play a crucial role in conducting these screenings.
Join us by donating to the “Vegas Has a Heart” campaign. Your contribution fuels comprehensive heart screenings for every young athlete, potentially saving lives.
You wished to get your kids heart screens at your school or campus? Let’s make proactive heart health a reality for our kids!
Cardiac Insight is an ECG medical device company headquartered in Bellevue, WA, driven by core values of excellence and integrity. Our main products, Cardea SOLO and Cardea 20/20 are ECG devices that are made for cardiac care. The SOLO offers rapid, accurate arrhythmia identification within five minutes, while the 20/20 integrates cutting-edge algorithms for fast detection of critical cardiac abnormalities, associated with Sudden Cardiac Arrest (SCA).
Who We Play For(WWPF) is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization founded in memory of our teammate, Rafe Maccarone, who died of SCA with us at soccer practice. Over a decade later, by bringing together thenational/ international medical experts, WWPF has become the largest heart screening nonprofit in the United States, educated millions on SCA, helped to place thousands of AEDs and donated millions of dollars to 500+ schools and athletic programs across Florida and the country.
The Zeke Upshaw Foundation was launched on the sudden and devastating loss of Zena Ray “Zeke” Upshaw. Zeke’s mother, Jewel Upshaw, wanted to keep his spirit alive by establishing a foundation which will continue carrying out his personal commitment to help the youth
The crushing loss of Zeke has inspired us to raise awareness for better sports screenings and awareness surrounding CPR administration and AED use.
The goal of the foundation is to educate athletes, teammates, and coaches on ways to keep the players safe by reacting quickly and properly.
If you are a campus with young athletes, fill out the form below and we will contact to schedule screening at your facility.
With your support, together, we can save lives and ensure a healthy future for the next generation of World Champions.
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