Sudden cardiac arrest (SCA) is a life-threatening condition where the heart unexpectedly stops beating. Unlike a heart attack, which is caused by a blockage in blood flow, SCA occurs due to an electrical disturbance that interrupts the heart’s rhythm. This leads to an immediate loss of
News reports have increased this century about young athletes collapsing on playing fields during sporting events or practice. Many people don’t know the difference between cardiac arrest and a heart attack, but understand both are serious conditions that require immediate medical
In partnership with Project Heart ReStart, we are working to equip all police officers in Hamilton County and Northern Kentucky with automated external defibrillators (AEDs).
Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine signed a bill on Tuesday requiring automated external defibrillators, or AEDs, to be placed in every public and nonpublic school in the state.
The One Shot Foundation wants to commend Canen Dickman, an incoming Sophomore in Ohio, who is advocating for AEDs in all Ohio public schools, charter schools and recreational centers. Canen, One Shot fully supports the work you are doing to save so many lives. We hope the bill will be signed
Last month, Matthew Mangine Sr. met with Rep. Andy Barr and asked him to back legislation to increase AED access in schools. Mangine and Barr are bound by tragedy, having lost loved ones to cardiac events on the same day in 2020.
Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs) are life-saving devices that are used in the case of cardiac arrest. Time is always of the essence in such emergencies. AEDs work fast and can be used by anyone, regardless of whether they are medical experts. AEDs allow ordinary people like you to save lives.
Matthew Mangine Jr.’s story was featured on a recent episode of ESPN’s Outside the Lines. The article written by Jen Lada spotlights the importance of The Matthew Mangine Jr. Foundation’s mission to keep our youth athletes safe and honor Matthew’s legacy through our story.
On behalf of the Matthew Mangine Jr. Foundation (MMJF), we would like to express our sincere empathy for the events that occurred during the Bengals vs. Bills football game on Monday night at Paycor Stadium. Our thoughts and prayers will continue to be with Damar Hamlin and his entire family.
Thank you all for your support and donations throughout the month of October in the honor of Matthew’s 19th Heavenly Birthday. The Matthew Mangine Jr. Foundation truly appreciates your commitment to ensuring that our young athletes have the proper medical equipment at games and practices. With
