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2009-11-26
Simcoe County’s Defibrillator Program and the Heart and Stroke Foundation Team Up to Save a Young Boy’s Life >

Penetanguishene, ON

A 13- year old male student attending James Keating Elementary School is alive today thanks to the partnership between the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Ontario and the County of Simcoe Paramedic Services.

One moment, Bradon Koskitalo was in gym class, running across one of his school's athletic fields.  The next, he was lying lifeless on the ground.  His heart had suddenly stopped beating. 

2009-11-16
Town of Georgina Staff Save a York Region Man's Life >

Georgina, ON

A 60-year-old man’s life was saved as a result of the quick and courageous response from a Town of Georgina employee and the partnerships between The Regional Municipality of York, the Town of Georgina and the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Ontario (HSFO).

2009-07-21
Automated External Defibrillator (AED) Installed at Tennis Club Saves a Life the Same Day of Installation >

Peterborough, ON

2009-05-14
Citizens and a Public Access Defibrillator (PAD) Save Life of Local Man at the Thunder Bay Community Auditorium >

Thunder Bay, ON   A second life has been saved in Thunder Bay thanks to the quick action of bystanders and the use of a public access defibrillators.

2009-03-10
Heart and Stroke Foundation of Ontario Saves a life in Waterloo >

Waterloo, ON

A 65-year-old Waterloo man is alive today thanks to the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Ontario and Region of Waterloo Emergency Medical Services’ Public Access Defibrillator Program.

On March 10, a man collapsed from sudden cardiac arrest during a hockey game at Conestoga College Recreation Centre. The referee and a fellow teammate initiated CPR and delivered a shock with the onsite Automated External Defibrillator (AED). The man regained vital signs and was transported to a nearby hospital where he remains in stable condition.

2009-03-07
Heart and Stroke Foundation of Ontario saves a life in Middlesex County >

London, ON

A 67-year-old Middlesex County man is alive today thanks to the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Ontario and the County of Middlesex Emergency Medical Services’ Public Access Defibrillator Program.

2009-03-05
County’s Defibrillator Program Saves Orillia Man’s Life >

Midhurst, ON

A 44-year-old Orillia man is alive today thanks to the partnership between the County of Simcoe Paramedic Services and the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Ontario.

2009-02-07
He Shoots. He Scores. He Lives. AED saves man’s life >

Dunnville, ON

An off-duty nurse saved the life of a 39-year-old hockey player after he collapsed in the penalty box on Saturday evening. The male, who experienced cardiac arrest, regained a pulse and breathing through CPR (cardiopulmonary resuscitation) and the use of an on-site AED (automated external defibrillator). Paramedics arrived quickly and stabilized the patient who began to regain consciousness. The patient was transported to the Haldimand War Memorial Hospital where he is reported to be in good condition.