Automated External Defibrillators
AED Donation Program
Living for Zachary donates Automated External Defibrillators, or AEDs, to youth-based organizations in Texas. This life-saving device plays a crucial role in resuscitating someone who has collapsed due to SCA.
Did you know you have 3 minutes to retrieve and use an AED once someone collapses from SCA? Defibrillation within 3 minutes increases the chance of survival to over 70%. The rule of thumb is 1 ½ minutes to get to the AED, and 1 minute to return to the victim. Living for Zachary’s goal is to make AEDs readily available in the community to ensure a 3 minute ‘drop to shock’ response time, giving hearts of all ages a second chance should SCA occur.
Apply for an AED
Eligibility Requirements:
- Organization must work directly with youth ages 12-22 years old
- Organization must demonstrate a financial need for an AED
- Organization must exhibit a lack of AED coverage for the proposed facility
- Organization must be located in Texas
All applications are reviewed by our AED Donation Committee and awarded based on eligibility and AED availability. Applicants will be notified by email of the Committee’s final decision.
Approved applicants will receive the following equipment:
- Automated External Defibrillator: Defibtech Lifeline
- 5 year Battery and 9-volt Battery
- Adult Pads
- CPR Ready Kit
- AED Alarmed Cabinet with Wall Sign or Waterproof Case
- Class provided for 8 people to be trained in the American Heart Association HeartSaver CPR/AED Certification*
*dependent upon location and CPR instructor availability
If selected for an AED donation, approved applicants will be required to do the following:
- Participate in a CPR/AED Training Class provided by Living for Zachary at no cost (8 individual per AED)
- Maintain the donated equipment as follows:
- Inspect AED monthly to ensure functionality
- Replace pads and batteries prior to expiration
- Maintain a minimum of 8 employees and/or members that are CPR/AED certified at all times.
If you are a former Living for Zachary AED recipient and are in need of replacement pads and/or batteries, please contact Shelby Thiele at shelby@livingforzachary.org.
