Rescue Stories

Youth and teachers who have been trained through the ACT High School CPR and AED Program are stepping forward and using their lifesaving skills in a wide range of emergencies involving family, friends, and strangers. Many lives are being saved.
“Learning CPR in school helped me take charge of the situation because I knew what to do.”

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When will we see AEDs in all schools? (French article)

Article and photo by “Canoe”

Sudbury rescuers refused to give up

Article and photo by “The Sudbury Star”

Student saves her friend from choking

“One of our students was eating candy while waiting for the bus...”

Teacher saves a stranger with CPR

An ironic chain of events led to an unusual rescue story for Marcia, a high school teacher in Kingston.