We heard the story of a local transit operator who’s quick actions and CPR held save the life of a 17-year old girl.

Proof that the knowledge could end up saving a life…so the local paramedics are teaming up with the Heart and Stroke Foundation to offer free, Hands Only CPR sessions to residents.

To register for a free two-hour session, call the Sudbury Heart and Stroke Foundation at 705-673-2228 or email HSFO.Sudbury@heartandstroke.ca.

February:

  • Monday, February  5 at 6 p.m.
    McLeod Public School
    23 Walford Rd., Sudbury
  • Tuesday, February 20 at 6 p.m.
    Sudbury Secondary School
    154 College St., Sudbury
  • Friday, February 23 at 6 p.m.
    Lasalle Secondary School
    1545 Kennedy St., Sudbury
  • Saturday, February 24 at 1 p.m.
    Howard Armstrong Recreation Centre
    4040 Elmview Dr., Hanmer
  • Sunday, February 25 at 1 p.m.
    Kinsmen Hall
    15 Kin Dr., Lively
  • Wednesday, February 28 at 6 p.m. (French)
    Lionel E. Lalonde Centre
    239 Montée Principale, Azilda

March :

  • Monday March 5 at 6 p.m.
    Dowling Community Centre
    79 Main St. West, Dowling
  • Tuesday, March 6 at 6 p.m.
    Garson Community Centre
    100 Church St., Garson
  • Saturday, March 10 at 1 p.m.
    Lionel E. Lalonde Centre
    239 Montée Principale, Azilda
  • Sunday, March 11 at 1 p.m.
    Chelmsford Community Centre
    215 Edward Ave., Chelmsford
  • Monday, March 26 at 6 p.m.
    Churchill Public School
    1722 Fielding St., Sudbury
  • Wednesday, March 28 at 6 p.m. (French)
    Howard Armstrong Recreation Centre
    4040 Elmview Dr., Hanmer

Facts from the Heart and Stroke Foundation:

  • Eight in 10 sudden cardiac arrest incidents occur in public places.
  • The majority of people witnessing cardiac arrest do not perform CPR.
  • Knowing how to respond to a cardiac arrest can increase the odds of a person’s survival and recovery by 30 per cent or more.