Starting Hearts' mission is to help save the lives of Sudden Cardiac Arrest victims through free CPR and AED training and defibrillator access programs.  Sudden Cardiac Arrest can happen anywhere at any time to anyone, so defibrillators should be located everywhere across your community, including grocery stores, restaurants, retail stores, sport fields etc.  The list is endless, so why not be a hero in your neighborhood and donate a Defibrillator.

Donate a Defib Today!

You can now help your community and "Donate a Defib"! This is a new opportunity for individuals, businesses, and organizations to directly impact community safety by donating life-saving AED (Automated External Defibrillator) units for strategically placed, high-traffic, high-need public locations.   According to the American Heart Association, approximately 400,000 cardiac arrests occur outside hospitals each year in the United States, with survival rates increasing by up to 70% when defibrillation is provided immediately.

How the Program Works

Community members, businesses, and organizations can donate a complete AED package through Starting Hearts, which includes:

  • State-of-the-art defibrillator unit

  • Weatherproof/heated cabinet for outdoor installations
  • Complete rescue kit with adult electrode pads and supplies

  • 5-8 year warranty (depending on model)

  • Regulatory compliance

  • Professional site evaluation  

  • Recognition on Starting Hearts' website

  • Addition to the Pulse Point AED locator map

  • Five years of routine maintenance including battery and electrode replacement

  • Online device management system with inspection logs and automated alerts

  • CPR & DEFIB training  

  • Donor recognition decal on the AED cabinet

  • Ongoing oversight  

Benefits for Business and Community Donors

  • Premium community exposure with donor name prominently displayed on AED cabinet

  • Professional marketing opportunity demonstrating corporate social responsibility

  • Five-year donor recognition with high-quality large weather proof decal

  • Community goodwill and brand association with life-saving technology

  • Tax-deductible donation to Starting Hearts' 501(c)(3) nonprofit

  • Peace of mind knowing Starting Hearts handles all maintenance and monitoring

Strategic Placement for Maximum Impact

Starting Hearts works closely with emergency services, local governments, and community stakeholders to identify optimal AED placement locations based on:

  • High foot traffic and public accessibility

  • Distance from existing AED coverage

  • Emergency response times and geographic gaps

  • Community gathering places (parks, trailheads, event venues)

  • High-risk activity areas (recreation sites, sports facilities)

  • Year-round accessibility for residents and visitors

Donors can work with Starting Hearts to identify preferred locations, or Starting Hearts can recommend high-priority placement sites based on comprehensive community need assessments.

Memorial and Tribute Opportunities

The program offers meaningful memorial and tribute options for families wishing to honor loved ones. Memorial defibrillators feature special dedication high quality, weather-proof decals and can be placed in locations meaningful to the honoree's memory, creating lasting tributes that serve the community for years to come.

Getting Involved

Individuals, businesses, and organizations interested in donating a defibrillator may contact Starting Hearts directly to discuss available placement locations and donation options at info@startinghearts.org or call 970.763.5306 x 704.