NWSL and American Heart Association Launch CPR Awareness Initiative
NWSL and American Heart Association expand CPR awareness efforts

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The National Women's Soccer League (NWSL) and the American Heart Association have introduced the 2026 Nation of Lifesavers NWSL Ambassador Class during National CPR and AED Awareness Week. This initiative aims to enhance CPR education and empower communities to respond effectively in emergencies, led by survivor Savy King.
- 01The 2026 Nation of Lifesavers Ambassador Class includes players from all 16 NWSL clubs, focusing on promoting CPR education.
- 02Over half of sudden cardiac arrest victims outside hospitals do not receive immediate CPR, leading to a 90% fatality rate.
- 03Learning Hands-Only CPR takes just 90 seconds and can significantly increase survival chances.
- 04Savy King, a sudden cardiac arrest survivor, emphasizes the importance of being prepared to act in emergencies.
- 05The initiative is part of a broader effort by the American Heart Association to double out-of-hospital cardiac arrest survival rates by 2030.
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During National CPR and AED Awareness Week, the National Women's Soccer League (NWSL) and the American Heart Association launched the 2026 Nation of Lifesavers NWSL Ambassador Class. This initiative unites players from all 16 NWSL clubs to promote lifesaving CPR education and empower communities to act during emergencies. Led by Savy King, a defender for Angel City FC and a survivor of sudden cardiac arrest, the ambassadors will amplify public service announcements, engage in social media campaigns, and participate in community education events. The American Heart Association reports that over half of sudden cardiac arrest victims outside hospitals do not receive immediate CPR, resulting in a 90% fatality rate. Learning Hands-Only CPR can be done in just 90 seconds and can double or triple survival chances. The partnership aims to increase awareness and skills in CPR, with a goal to double the survival rates of out-of-hospital cardiac arrests by 2030. This initiative is part of ongoing collaborations between the NWSL and the American Heart Association, including efforts to advocate for public policies that address cardiac arrest in student-athletes.
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The initiative aims to improve CPR knowledge and skills among players and communities, potentially saving lives during cardiac emergencies.
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