10/16/2026
Today is Day & also marks 11 years since my heart stopped beating and an incredible chain of people saved my life.
From my colleagues who started CPR, to the fireteam and paramedics who arrived within minutes so I could receive life-saving shocks from an AED, to the medical team that gave me a second chance at life.
Every year I share my story, not just to look back on how miraculous it is to be here, but to remind you that anyone can save a life if they know what to do.
I’m so proud to share this video of my personal story which is used to train and inspire others. Thank you to everyone who has been a part of my net of survival and my continuous recovery journey.
Learn CPR. Get comfortable with an AED. You never know whose second chance you might be holding. ❤️
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