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

  • People Trained

    30,000+

  • Hospitals and EMS Agencies Served

    200+

  • Sudden Cardiac Arrest Save Rate - over 3x the national average

    30%

  • Defibrillators Owned and Managed

    125+

You can help us make a dent by getting involved.

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

July 19, 2022

When you learn CPR, there are many benefits; not only to the victim, but also to you, perhaps your loved ones, and your community. If you give CPR in a timely manner, the victim has a much greater likelihood of surviving because of your efforts. 

July 13, 2022

Join us Monday, July 18th 5:30-7pm

June 29, 2022

Sudden Cardiac Arrest (SCA) strikes well over 400,000 people per year in the US and less than 10% survive. It’s important to be aware of several risk factors of Sudden Cardiac Arrest and early detection can be crucial to survival. Learn the risk factors for SCA and how to respond properly using CPR and an AED.

Hear the impact firsthand from one of our class attendees.

  • Unmatched expertise.

    Having been in the military and worked a number of jobs requiring this certification, I am well versed in the diversity and comprehensiveness of training offered in such programs. Let me just say, this was by far the best, most practical and knowledge-laden version of training I had ever received. The real-world expertise of the trainers, Mare and Bob, led to a vibrant and productive discussion. Every one of us left feeling more comfortable about making the call to 911, but also handling a variety of situations until expert help arrives. Thank you Starting Hearts for all you do to equip our valley through equipment, knowledge, and awareness.
    -Aja Vogelman