The mission of CCARES is to increase the survival of sudden cardiac arrest victims in Chicago.  CCARES will partner with City agencies, communities, and businesses to educate and raise awareness of the importance of bystander CPR and AED use.  See CCARES Advisory Board »



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When an adult's heart suddenly stops beating without warning, it is known as sudden cardiac arrest.  About 1,000 people every day in the U.S. suffer sudden cardiac arrest outside the hospital setting (termed out-of-hospital cardiac arrest, or OHCA).

Active Projects

• Training 300 Chicago Area Runners Association (CARA) group leaders and 100 official Nike Bank of America Chicago Marathon pacers
• Continuing education videos and E-Learning for 12,000 Chicago Police Department officers
• Working with Chicago City officials and corporations to establish the "Donate to AED" program for areas of need
• Implementing a Hands-Only CPR cirriculum in all Chicago Public Schools
• Training incoming undergraduate Northwestern University students during college orientation
• E-Learning for all 47,000 Chicago Public School employees
• Raising awareness for the general public, public servants, schools and universities, community organizations, and corporations

CCARES is Supported By:

American Heart Association  |  American Red Cross  |  Bank of America Chicago Marathon
Chicago EMS Consortium  |  Chicago Fire Department  |  Chicago Medical Society
Chicago Police Department  |  Illinois State Medical Society  |  Region V, Health & Human Services