BE A HERO IN YOUR COMMUNITY

BY DONATING AN AED

Donating Is Easy

PICK AN AED MODEL

We have multiple models of AEDs. Find the one that fits your budget and preferences.

We make it easy for you to buy an AED. Once your order is placed, we will ship it to you right away.

PLACE AN ORDER

DELIVER YOUR MACHINE

Just bring your new machine to the location you are donating it to. Installation is easy!

WRITE IT OFF

Yes, you do have the ability to write this off if you are donating to a qualified 501(c)(3).

There are Many Places that Could Use an AED

PERHAPS YOU WILL BE THE ANSWER?

  • Schools have a need for AEDs on campus. Sudden Cardia Arrest is the leading cause of death on school campuses. It is also the leading cause of death in our athletes. Statistics show that 2/50 United States schools have SCA event on campus every year.

  • Many workplaces have a need to be equipped with AEDs to protect employees who may experience SCA on the job. Studies show that SCA is the leading cause of death in workplaces with an annual average or over 10,000 lives lost.

  • Community centers, including churches, libraries, and other gathering places, are perfect places to be equipped with AEDs because they serve as central locations for many people to congregate.

  • Hotels and resorts often have a need for AEDs because they accommodate large numbers of travelers, and response times for emergency medical services may be slower in remote areas.

  • Sports venues like stadiums, arenas, and gyms are places where people engage in physical activity, increasing the likelihood of cardiac arrest and the need for an AED.

  • Train stations, bus terminals, and other public transportation hubs have a need for AEDs because they serve a high volume of travelers who may experience SCA.

  • Airports are a common location with a high need for AEDs because they have large numbers of people passing through them every day, and travelers may experience a sudden cardiac arrest.

  • Shopping malls are commonly a place of need for AEDs because they attract large crowds of people, and the time it takes for emergency medical services to arrive may be longer.

  • Government buildings such as courthouses and town halls often have a need for AEDs because they serve as central locations for many people to conduct business.

  • Hospitals are generally equipped with AEDs because they are medical facilities that receive many patients who may be at risk of SCA.

An Automated External Defibrillator (AED) is a portable electronic device that analyzes the heart rhythm and delivers an electric shock to the heart if it detects a life-threatening rhythm. The machine will not harm you. It can only help save a life.

The device uses adhesive electrode pads placed on the victim's chest to detect the heart's electrical activity and deliver a shock if needed.

The AED is designed to be used by non-medical personnel and can be found in public places, such as airports, malls, and schools, to improve the chances of survival of people experiencing sudden cardiac arrest. The machine is simple to use and studies have shown that even a young child can operate the machine.

How AEDs Work

Why Should I Consider Donating a Machine?

Personal Fulfillment

Donating an AED can be a rewarding experience that gives you a sense of fulfillment and purpose. Knowing that you have made a contribution that can potentially save someone's life can be a significant source of personal satisfaction.

Positive Public Relations?

Donating an AED can enhance your organization's reputation by demonstrating that you care about the health and well-being of your community. This positive image can help attract customers, investors, and employees who share your values.

Increased Employee Morale

By donating an AED, you can show your employees that you are committed to their safety and well-being. This can increase employee morale, loyalty, and job satisfaction.

Compliance with Regulations

In some jurisdictions, businesses, and public spaces are required by law to have an AED on site. By donating an AED, you can help ensure that the organization receiving it is compliant with local regulations.

Potential Cost Savings?

In the event of a sudden cardiac arrest, a defibrillator can significantly increase the chances of survival. By donating an AED, you may help reduce healthcare costs associated with treating cardiac arrest victims.

It Just Feels Good!

Giving a physical gift of an AED allows us to express our feelings towards the community we care about. It can be a way to show appreciation, love, or gratitude towards that community, and this can create a sense of happiness and satisfaction in us.

Find the Right AED to Donate

Our online store offers the best selection of AEDs (Automated External Defibrillators) with a variety of brands and models to choose from. With competitive pricing, excellent customer service, and fast shipping, it is the go-to destination for anyone looking to purchase an AED.

For special pricing, email aed@whoweplayfor.org.

NEW! Avive AEDs

  • It is the lightest and smallest FDA-approved AED available — weighing just 2.1 lbs with the Avive Connect installed, and built for accessibility, portability, and durability.

  • One-time Payment: $1,395

    LIFESaver Plan: $349/year

  • Affordability, durability, and accessibility giving easier access for use when SCA strikes.

Sounds Too Hard?

Donate Toward Our AED Placement Program

All donations to Who We Play For goes directly to life-saving heart screenings, AED placements, research, and more to help eliminate sudden cardiac death in the young. For every $20 donated, we are able to provide 1 heart screening to a student. For every $6,000 donated, we are able to save a life.

Donating AED FAQs

  • An Automated External Defibrillator (AED) is a lightweight, electronic portable device that can check for an abnormal heart rhythm and, if needed, deliver an electric shock through the chest to the heart. The shock can potentially stop an irregular heartbeat (arrhythmia) and allow a normal rhythm to resume following sudden cardiac arrest (SCA). According to the American Heart Association, AEDs increase the chance of surviving SCA by 50%. There are studies that show if an AED is placed on a student under age 18 within 3 minutes, there is an 89% chance of SCA survival.

  • Anyone trained in Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) can use an AED. Formal training is not required; however, the American Heart Association recommends an individual be trained in both.

  • An AED is designed to be simple and used by people with little or no training. Upon turning on the AED, it will begin coaching the user through the event using audible prompts and visual cues, such as lights on physical diagrams, or even a video screen on some AEDs like the ZOLL AED 3 model that we sell.

  • Almost anywhere people gather, an AED should be within 2 minutes. First-response vehicles should have an AED. This includes ambulances, fire engines, and law enforcement vehicles. AEDs should also be placed in all fitness centers, public swimming pools, buildings with any occupancy, schools, recreation parks, all athletic programs, and especially in our schools.

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