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Heart of a Champion Series

A student wellness initiative focused on heart health awareness, preventive cardiac screening, emergency preparedness, and community engagement.

The Mission

Give every student a heart-healthy start.

The Heart of a Champion Series exists to close the gap between what families know about heart health and what they can act on — pairing awareness with real screening access, emergency training, and coach and family support, starting on school campuses.

Why It Matters

Early awareness changes outcomes.

Heart conditions in student athletes and young people often go undetected until an emergency forces the issue. Awareness, screening, and preparedness — before a crisis — give schools and families the chance to catch what matters early and respond with confidence if something goes wrong.

Why Now

Schools are ready for this partnership.

Schools, coaches, and healthcare providers all want the same thing for students — they're rarely connected by a single program that brings them together. Heart of a Champion Series is built to be that connective layer, starting with a focused community collaboration rather than a sprawling rollout.

How The Program Works

Six parts, one program.

01

Heart Health Awareness

Campus-wide education for students, families, and staff on recognizing risk and understanding heart health basics.

02

EKG Screenings

On-campus preventive cardiac screening opportunities, coordinated with healthcare partners.

03

CPR & AED Education

Hands-on emergency response training for coaches, staff, and students.

04

ACL Coach Support

Resources and training for coaches to recognize risk and respond in the moments that matter most.

05

Family Engagement

Take-home resources and events that bring heart health education into the household, not just the campus.

06

Community Partnerships

Healthcare providers, businesses, and organizations working alongside schools to sustain the program long-term.

The Collaboration

Central High School Community Collaboration

Heart of a Champion Series launches its community collaboration at Central High School — a focused, single-campus rollout designed to prove the model before expanding to additional schools and districts.

What this collaboration establishes
  • A repeatable, school-ready program model
  • Direct partnership with school leadership and coaches
  • A working template for healthcare partner coordination
  • A foundation for expansion to additional campuses
Community Partners

Built alongside schools and healthcare providers.

Founding Partner Central High School

We're actively building relationships with healthcare providers and community sponsors to bring this program to more schools.

Become a Partner
Sponsorship Opportunities

Help take this collaboration from one campus to many.

Sponsorship funds screening equipment, training, and family resources — and puts your organization's name behind a program built to protect students where they learn, train, and play.

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