Facts and Statistics:

1. According to the American Heart Association (AHA), approximately 475,000 Americans die from cardiac arrest each year.
2. Immediate bystander intervention through CPR can double or triple the chances of survival for someone experiencing cardiac arrest.
3. The AHA estimates that effective bystander CPR could save around 100,000 lives annually in the United States alone.
4. Currently, only 41% of people who experience out-of-hospital cardiac arrests receive bystander-administered CPR before professional help arrives.

Sources:
- American Heart Association (www.heart.org)
- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (www.cdc.gov)

Who is Heart2Heart:

Heart2Heart is a student-run non-profit organization aimed at informing youth about the importance of heart health. In addition to calling for more widely accessed CPR training, we hope to teach about the heart's functions, emphasizing important steps to take in order to stay physically active. Follow our journey or get involved by visiting our website and social media accounts!