The Matthew Mangine Jr. “One Shot” Ambassador Program allows high school students the opportunity to advocate for the prevention and education of preventable injuries and deaths among high school youth athletes such as sudden cardiac arrest. The Ambassador Program prepares youth to take a leadership role in speaking to peers, parents and coaches about the importance of saving lives through hands-only chest compressions known as Take10 because it only takes 10 minutes to train most people. Community service and leadership skills will be examples for ambassador peers to follow and perhaps, become ambassadors as well. We hope this will motivate athletic programs to offer the training so that lives can be saved. The ambassador program also allows youth to conceptualize creative ideas that may inspire change within their schools and communities.

To kick off 2025, One Shot is proud to introduce One Shot Ambassador Canen Dickman.

Canen is a 10th grader who has been playing soccer since the age of six. He also runs track. He suffered a sudden cardiac arrest last year during soccer practice. However, his life was saved due to the quick actions of his two soccer coaches who performed CPR and used an AED. One Shot honored the two coaches with its Life Saver Awards.

Although Canen’s favorite subject is Math, he would like to pursue a career in research and perhaps secure a position with the American Heart Association. In regards to being a One Shot Ambassador, what excites Canen most is the opportunity to arm others with the capability to take action utilizing Take10 if needed. Welcome Canen!