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CPR Hero's Love Story: Saved Fiancé, Becomes Paramedic
14 May
Summary
- Woman performed 20 minutes of CPR on fiancé during hike.
- Fiancé had rare congenital heart defect diagnosed after collapse.
- Life-saving act inspired her to pursue a paramedic career.
A remarkable act of CPR during a hike in Wales transformed a couple's lives and inspired a new career path. Justyce Crossman, 23, saved her fiancé, David Robinson, when he collapsed and became unresponsive. She administered CPR for 20 minutes until emergency services arrived.
Robinson was airlifted to Glan Clwyd Hospital, where he was diagnosed with ALCAPA, a rare congenital heart defect. While the event was terrifying, Crossman stated it brought them "closer together." She recalled her nursing studies to perform the life-saving procedure.
The experience has profoundly affected Crossman, leading her to decide on training as a paramedic. She feels a strong sense of purpose, stating that saving his life was a "good feeling" and that the profession is likely her calling.
