About Us
Our Story
On September 9, 2012, Spencer Best, an otherwise healthy 16 year old, went to a basketball workout in his high school gym. 30 minutes later, he collapsed…his heart stopped working. His coach and a nearby adult began the "chain of survival" by calling 911 and starting CPR. An AED arrived and delivered a shock to Spencer's heart nearly 8 minutes later.
Because of the actions of adult bystanders, his coach, and medical first responders, Spencer was able to survive his Sudden Cardiac Arrest (SCA), and have another chance at life. As a result, Spencer’s HeartStrong Foundation was formed.
Our Mission & Goals
We are a nonprofit organization focused on ending avoidable death in children and young adults who suffer from Sudden Cardiac Arrest (SCA). We focus our efforts through:
- Placement – Work with schools and organizations in AED placement and program development.
- Heart Screenings – Promote and facilitate youth cardiac screening events that will help prevent SCA in other youth.
- Support – Share Spencer’s story of survival and be a resource for families of children and young adults who have suffered a SCA or are living with heart conditions like Long QT.
Thank You
Whether you help through monetary donations, volunteering your time, or spreading our mission through word-of-mouth, thank you. We couldn't accomplish our goals without the help of supporters like you.
Our partners:
Quinn Driscoll Foundation
Nick of Time Foundation
PeaceHealth St. John's Medical Center