HEAR THE STORIES
OF SUDDEN CARDIAC ARREST
We hope these stories will inspire and provide hope to those who may be going through similar experiences.
Meet Journey Brown, the former Penn State Football running back whose life was changed when he received a career-ending diagnosis. Now, Journey is learning to pit race cars and helping promote the importance of ECG testing for young athletes.
The Journey Brown Story
NASCAR + HEART
Our Very Own Ralph Maccarone
A True Champion
Our very own Ralph Maccarone was named the 2022 NASCAR Foundation Betty Jane France Humanitarian of the Year for his work with Who We Play For!
Sudden Cardiac Arrest (SCA) is the immediate loss of electrical function of the heart caused by an abnormal heart rhythm called ventricular fibrillation. SCA occurs suddenly, without warning, and causes the heart to stop pumping blood to the body. Sudden Cardiac Arrest is not the same as a heart attack.
Hear Their Story
From the Family
What Would You Miss Most?
Let’s Eliminate SCA Now
Sudden cardiac arrest in youth is not rare. It's the #1 killer of student athletes and contributes to the #2 medical cause of death under 25, and is the leading cause of death on school campuses. In partnership Parent Heart Watch, Who We Play For is fighting every day to eliminate preventable deaths and disabilities from SCA in youth by 2030. In this compelling video, Parent Heart Watch parents share their personal story of loss to help parents understand the critical need to protect young hearts
Get Involved
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Social Advocacy
The simplest way for you to support our mission is by sharing about us on your social media.
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Heart Screenings
An ECG is one of the only ways to catch a life-threatening heart defect before SCA occurs. Have you been screened?
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AED Placement Programs
AEDs assist in life-saving, time-sensitive measures that must be taken when a person has a SCA event. Make sure your community has an AED.
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CPR Programs
Knowing CPR can help save a life. Check out the classes, programs, and other ways to learn more about CPR.
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Physicians
The physicians involved in WWPF help us to read ECGs from our participants and host ECGs in their offices.
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Xpress ECG Program
The first 12-lead ECG machine that can get shipped straight to your door in the United States. Test yourself and your family from your home.
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Classes & Webinars
Our team of experts give lectures across the country and online advocating for the research and technology needed to fight SCA.
