October is Sudden Cardiac Arrest (SCA) Awareness Month! While SCA is the #1 killer of student athletes and the #1 cause of death on school campuses, much of the public is still largely unaware of the dangers…
Living for Zachary is grateful for the opportunity to be featured by Ford Texas Tributes: Honoring Those Who Represent the Best in Texas. It has been an honor to work with the team at Ford to share our story and mission with…
During the summer of 2019, Living for Zachary had the privilege of having Amisha join the Living for Zachary team as an intern. Amisha chose to join us after being awarded the Living for Zachary Academic Scholarship in 2018…
If you have been familiar with Living for Zachary for any length of time, you have undoubtedly heard the term “Sudden Cardiac Arrest”, or SCA, used frequently. Have you ever wondered why Living for Zachary never…
North Texas Giving Day, September 19th, is quickly approaching and we need YOU to help us win the fight against sudden cardiac arrest in youth! First started in 2009, Communities Foundations of Texas’…
If you live in Texas, you have undoubtedly heard recent news of Cody’s Law passing the Texas legislature this year. Let’s face it: new laws can be hard to understand—and even harder to read! What does this new law mean…
You’ve made your decision: this is the year you will sign your teens up for a heart screening. Congratulations! You are taking charge of your family’s health and securing peace of mind for future years as your kids achieve their dreams. Yet with so many medical terms like ECG and ECHO floating around, you may wonder what type of process is needed for your child. Aren’t all screening programs the
June 19, 2019 marked Living for Zachary’s ten-year anniversary. As we look back over the last decade, Zac’s legacy and impact around our state is palpable. What started as a mission borne out of grief and a desire to save families from this same grief has become something far greater. Zac’s story is no longer one of heartbreak—it is one of hope and promise as Living for Zachary works each day
It’s that wonderful time of year for our children—summer is here! With long days, warm temperatures (let’s face it, HOT temperatures here in Texas!), and fun in the sun ahead, we all want to make sure our children are protected whether they are in our care or someone else’s. Does your child participate in a summer camp, club, or sports team? Do you entrust the care of your kid to
Callie Banks was an avid volleyball player competing at the Club Level as well as on the Allen High School volleyball team. On September 21, 2010, while playing in a high school volleyball game, Callie collapsed on the court and had no pulse. Luckily, there was a physician, two trauma nurses, and an off-duty EMT/firefighter among the spectators. CPR was started within seconds and an AED was applied twice by
