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Twenty AEDs donated to communities across the country to protect young hearts from sudden cardiac arrest
FRANKLIN, Tenn., March 25, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Coro Medical, a leader in life-saving medical devices, is proud to announce a new partnership with Simon’s Heart as part of its nationwide Project AED365 initiative. From February 23 through March 14, Coro Medical and Simon’s Heart donated 20 automated external defibrillators (AEDs) to deserving organizations across the United States to help prevent sudden cardiac arrest (SCA) in young people.
Project AED365 is Coro Medical’s year-long commitment to enhancing public safety by donating one AED each day to communities, schools, and organizations that need them most. By partnering with Simon’s Heart—a nonprofit dedicated to preventing SCA in youth—this initiative aims to increase awareness, improve emergency preparedness, and place AEDs in spaces where children learn, play, and compete.
“As we celebrate 20 years since Simon’s passing, this generous support enables us to expand our life-saving mission,” said Alexis Simchak, Program Director of Simon’s Heart. “Each year, sudden cardiac arrest takes the lives of countless young people—lives that could often be saved with access to an AED. With Coro Medical’s partnership, we can continue to protect hearts and save lives, furthering Simon’s legacy and making a lasting impact.”
Founded in memory of Simon Sudman, who tragically passed away at just three months old from an undiagnosed heart condition, Simon’s Heart has spent the last two decades leading national efforts in heart screenings, AED donations, CPR education, and SCA awareness. To date, the organization has placed more than 500 AEDs, protected over 100,000 hearts in the past year alone, and successfully advocated for the adoption of best-practice SCA prevention policies in 18 states through the Smart Heart Sports Coalition.
“Simon’s Heart is an extraordinary organization that shares our passion for saving lives through awareness, education, and access to life-saving technology,” said Travis Harris, CEO, Coro Medical. “Through Project AED365, we are honored to work alongside them to make AEDs more accessible and ensure that communities across the country are prepared to respond in a cardiac emergency.”
Through partnerships with Coro Medical, each Project AED365 donation package includes the following life-saving supplies and resources: ZOLL AED 3 from ZOLL Medical, 3-years of AED365 Pro Program Management, one seat to HSI’s Remote Skills Verification Course, and one LifeVac anti-choking device.
Recipients of the donated AEDs through the partnership with Simon’s Heart were selected through a collaborative process and are as follows:
- YMCA Richmond (2 devices) in Chester, VA
- Sapulpa Soccer Club in Sapulpa, OK
- Ignite Achievement Academy in Charlotte, NC
- Learning Habitat in Mint Hill, NC
- Boylston Youth Baseball & Softball in Clinton, MA
- An AED for soccer pitches in Papillon, NE
- Louisville Artics Minor Hockey in Massena, NY
- North Ridgeville Shooting Sports Team in North Ridgeville, OH
- Lakeview High School in Lakeview, OR
- Javonon Soccer Club in Louisville, KY
- Philadelphia Youth Sports Collaborative / Up2Us Sports (2 devices) in Philadelphia, PA
- Pittsburg School in Pittsburg, OK
- Noah Jaguars Youth Sports in Bakesbee, OK
- Soccer in the Streets in Atlanta, GA
- Potomac Valley Athletic Association Complex in Mount Savage, MD
- Gaston Youth Sports in Gadsden, AL
- Mecklenburg County Parks & Rec for Youth Sports in Charlotte, NC
- Philadelphia High School for Girls in Philadelphia, PA
Communities, organizations, and individuals are encouraged to visit www.smartheartaeds.com/project-aed365 to apply for the opportunity to receive a free AED.
Together, Coro Medical and Simon’s Heart are committed to protecting young hearts, supporting communities, and ensuring that no child is left vulnerable to sudden cardiac arrest.
About Simon’s Heart
Founded in 2005, Simon’s Heart is a nonprofit organization dedicated to preventing sudden cardiac arrest in children and young adults. The organization provides free heart screenings, donates AEDs, advocates for heart health legislation, and educates millions of coaches, athletes, and students nationwide. To learn more, visit www.simonsheart.org.
About Coro Medical
Coro Medical, a Safe Life company, is committed to improving community safety through the distribution of life-saving medical devices and technology. With initiatives like Project AED365, Coro Medical aims to make AEDs accessible in places where cardiac emergencies are most likely to occur.
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