The American Heart Association and Major League Baseball (MLB) are joining forces at the 2025 MLB All-Star Game to educate fans on Hands-Only CPR, a move that could significantly increase survival rates from cardiac arrests outside hospitals. The initiative, part of the American Heart Association's Nation of Lifesavers™ movement, seeks to double survival rates by 2030 by training more bystanders in this lifesaving technique.
During the Capital One All-Star Village at the Cobb Galleria in Atlanta, qualified CPR trainers will offer walk-up style instruction to fans from July 12 to July 15. This marks the American Heart Association's first appearance at an MLB event, expanding its reach to educate the public on the importance of immediate CPR in cardiac emergencies.
Nancy Brown, CEO of the American Heart Association, emphasized the critical role of immediate CPR in saving lives, noting that it can double or triple a person's chance of survival. Jon Coyles of MLB highlighted the league's commitment to community health and safety through this partnership, which aligns with its support for the Smart Heart Sports Coalition.
The American Heart Association, a leader in resuscitation science, advocates for compression-only CPR as an effective and easy-to-learn method for the general public. With cardiac arrest survival rates currently low due to lack of immediate CPR, this initiative represents a significant step towards improving public health preparedness.
For more information on joining the Nation of Lifesavers, visit https://www.heart.org/nation.
