Every year, from June 1–7, communities across the country recognize CPR & AED Awareness Week, a national initiative dedicated to raising awareness about sudden cardiac arrest and empowering everyday people with the skills needed to save a life.
Officially designated by the U.S. Congress, this nationwide initiative unites health organizations, first responders, and communities to empower everyday bystanders. Because sudden cardiac arrest can happen to anyone, anywhere, this week is all about breaking down barriers, building confidence, and giving you the vital tools needed to step up and save a life when every second counts.
At CPR Choice, this week represents something much bigger than a calendar observance. It aligns perfectly with our vision of becoming a nationwide leader in CPR and lifesaving education while making a meaningful impact right here in our local community.
Our mission is simple: equip as many people as possible with the confidence, knowledge, and skills to take action when seconds matter most.
Sudden cardiac arrest can happen to anyone, anywhere, at any time. In fact, more than 350,000 out-of-hospital cardiac arrests occur in the United States each year.
When cardiac arrest occurs, every minute without CPR decreases the chance of survival by approximately 7–10%. Yet many victims do not receive immediate help because bystanders are unsure what to do.
The good news is that CPR works.
When performed immediately, CPR can double or even triple a person’s chance of survival. Combined with early access to an Automated External Defibrillator (AED), the chances of survival increase even more.
Unfortunately, many people hesitate to help because they:
The reality is that doing something is almost always better than doing nothing. CPR training provides the confidence needed to step forward and help during a life-threatening emergency.
The American Heart Association’s vision is to create a Nation of Lifesavers. At CPR Choice, we believe that vision starts at the local level.
Imagine a Knoxville where parents, teachers, coaches, church members, coworkers, and neighbors all know how to recognize cardiac arrest, begin CPR, and use an AED.
Imagine every workplace having someone willing to act.
Imagine every youth sports field having trained adults nearby.
Imagine every family gathering including someone prepared to respond to an emergency.
That’s the future we’re working toward.
Every person trained creates a ripple effect that extends far beyond the classroom. One CPR class can impact an entire family, workplace, school, church, or community organization.
To help advance that mission, CPR Choice and New Direction Health Care Solutions are proud to host CPR4LIFE, a community-wide CPR training event designed to educate, train, and certify hundreds of East Tennesseans in a single day.
While our original dream was to train 1,000 lifesavers in one day, the true goal has always been much larger: creating a stronger, safer, and more prepared community.
CPR4LIFE is an opportunity for anyone to gain lifesaving skills, whether you’re learning CPR for the first time or renewing an existing certification.
CPR4LIFE: Educate. Train. Certify.
Saturday, June 6, 2026
10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Knoxville Civic Auditorium & Coliseum
This event is ideal for:
Together, we can make Knoxville a community where more people are ready and willing to act when a life is on the line.
Be part of CPR & AED Awareness Week and join the growing movement to build a community of lifesavers throughout East Tennessee.
Register for CPR4LIFE:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/
Whether 100 people attend or 1,000, every person trained represents another potential lifesaver in our community.
That’s an impact worth making.
For more information about CPR, AED, First Aid, and healthcare provider training programs, contact CPR Choice.
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