270 students in Pembroke and Renfrew to receive CPR and defibrillator training every year
Renfrew, ON – Training students to save lives just got a big boost at Bishop Smith Catholic High School and St. Joseph's Catholic High School from the ACT Foundation! Both schools are receiving the needed training equipment to enable teachers...
Kootenay Lake Secondary Students to Learn to Save Lives with NEW Program
South Slocan, BC – Today, teachers from the School District No. 08 Kootenay Lake will be trained as instructors to empower students with CPR and defibrillator skills, as well as heart health knowledge, through the award-winning ACT High School CPR...
Governor General Presents Meritorious Service Cross for Empowering Teens to Save Lives
Governor General Julie Payette presented the prestigious Governor General's Meritorious Service Cross to ACT Foundation.
Quebec government makes High School CPR mandatory – 500,000 students already trained
Montreal, Quebec РCongratulations to Sébastien Proulx, Minister of Education, Recreation and Sports, who announced that CPR training will be mandatory for all secondary 3 students throughout Quebec. The ACT Foundation has been working in partnership with the Ministry of...
150 Rescue Stories in celebration of Canada 150 – CPR saves lives!
Ottawa, Ontario – November 1, 2017 – The Advanced Coronary Treatment (ACT) Foundation kicks off CPR month by showcasing 150 Rescue Stories in celebration of Canada 150! More than 3.9 million young Canadians have been trained in CPR at school...
More than 200 students and community members in First Nation Communities of Whitedog and Grassy Narrows to be empowered with lifesaving skills
Whitedog, ON – The Advanced Coronary Treatment (ACT) Foundation and lead community partner Hydro One are launching student and community training in CPR and defibrillation in the communities of Whitedog and Grassy Narrows. This initiative will see more than 200...
More than 200 students and community members in First Nation Communities of Whitedog and Grassy Narrows to be empowered with lifesaving skills
Ottawa, ON – October 24, 2017 – The Advanced Coronary Treatment (ACT) Foundation and lead community partner Hydro One are launching student and community training in CPR and defibrillation in the communities of Whitedog and Grassy Narrows. This initiative will...
Fraser-Cascade Students Learn to Save Lives
Hope, BC, June 19, 2017 – Today, teachers from the School District No. 78 Fraser-Cascade will be trained as instructors to empower students with CPR and defibrillator skills, as well as heart health knowledge, through the award-winning ACT High School...
North Okanagan and Shuswap Students Learn to Save Lives
Salmon Arm, BC, May 19, 2017 – Today, teachers from the School District No. 83 North Okanagan-Shuswap will be trained as instructors to empower students with CPR and defibrillator skills, as well as heart health knowledge, through the award-winning ACT...
Port Alberni and Ucluelet Students Learn to Save Lives
Port Alberni, BC, May 15, 2017 – Today, teachers from School District No. 70 Alberni will be trained as instructors to empower students with CPR and defibrillator skills, as well as heart health knowledge, through the award-winning ACT High School...
Cranbrook, Invermere, and Kimberley Students Learn to Save Lives
Cranbrook, BC, May 10, 2017 – Today, teachers from school districts No. 5 Southeast Kootenay and No. 6 Rocky Mountain will be trained as instructors to empower students with CPR and defibrillator skills, as well as heart health knowledge, through...
7,000 students to receive CPR and defibrillator training every year
April 21, 2017 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 7,000 students to receive CPR and defibrillator training every year Burlington, ON, 11:00 a.m. – The Advanced Coronary Treatment (ACT) Foundation and partners are launching ACT's High School CPR and Defibrillator Training Program in...