What is the "district of lifesavers" program by the American Heart Association?

It's an initiative by the AHA to train students and staff in CPR, aiming to boost survival rates from cardiac arrest outside hospitals.

How will Fort Worth ISD implement the "district of lifesavers" program?

FWISD will integrate the American Heart Challenge on all campuses and establish a cardiac emergency response plan.

What is the survival rate for out-of-hospital cardiac arrest?

Immediate Hands-Only CPR can double or triple survival chances, but currently, only one-third of victims receive it.

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Fort Worth ISD Becomes "District of Lifesavers"

5 Dec, 2025

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Summary

Fort Worth ISD joins American Heart Association's 'district of lifesavers' initiative.
The program aims to double cardiac arrest survival rates outside hospitals.
FWISD is the largest district to implement this life-saving training.

Fort Worth ISD Becomes "District of Lifesavers"

Fort Worth ISD has announced a significant commitment to emergency preparedness by joining the American Heart Association's "district of lifesavers" program. This initiative seeks to equip bystanders with critical CPR skills, with the ambitious goal of doubling the survival rate for cardiac arrests that occur outside of hospital settings.

To qualify for this program, Fort Worth ISD has implemented the American Heart Challenge on all its campuses and established a comprehensive cardiac emergency response plan. Superintendent Dr. Karen Molinar expressed pride in this step, emphasizing the strengthened community ability to save lives.

The American Heart Association notes that over 23,000 children experience out-of-hospital cardiac arrest annually, with nearly 40% linked to sports. Immediate CPR can dramatically improve survival chances, yet it is administered to only a third of victims. Fort Worth ISD's participation marks a major step in addressing this critical public health issue.