Our mission is simple—join us to make a difference.
To provide a platform for citizens, supporters, and community stakeholders to improve outcomes for sudden cardiac arrest victims through empowering education, widespread distribution of defibrillators in public locations, and activation of citizen first responders to confidently and capably provide early care when needed. Learn more and get involved.
Our Impact This Year
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People Trained
35,000+
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Clients Served
200+
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Sudden Cardiac Arrest Save Rate - over 3x the national average
35%+
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Defibrillators Owned and Managed
500+
Help us save precious lives
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Join one of our monthly open classes to become CPR certified or renew your current certification.
A Heartfelt Goodbye to Dr. Morton Mower
Starting Hearts has lost a dear friend and a much loved Vail Valley community icon. As the co-inventor of the Automatic Implantable Defibrillator, his invention helps countless heart patients enjoy longer and healthier lives. Dr. Mower was an esteemed Advisory Board member and played a big part of our SH family. He will be sorely missed. Read and view more about him here: Dr. Morton Mower's Dedication to Life
Latest News
Here are the steps to take should a loved one experiences a sudden cardiac arrest at home.
There are crucial things that you Must Know about CPR and Sudden Cardiac Arrest
Sudden cardiac arrest and heart attack are often mistaken as the same thing because both involve the heart and are life-threatening medical emergencies. There are three key differences between the two that should be recognized.