Mission Statement

Out of the approximately 350,000 out-of-hospital cardiac arrest cases that occur yearly in the United States, only around 40% of those cases receive bystander CPR. Specifically, women are 68% less likely than men to receive such resuscitation efforts. Such disparities are rooted in the lack of widespread knowledge and fear/stigma surrounding this issue. 

Beat The Beat aims to FIGHT the lack of public knowledge and awareness by providing First Aid/CPR/AED certification class FREE OF COST. Lower socioeconomic communities often experience higher cardiac arrest rates and lower bystander CPR rates. Fewer residents have access to formal, hands-on CPR and AED education. With the standard cost for one of these classes spans from $50-$100, eliminating financial barriers will improve these outcomes in these communities. 

Additionally, Beat The Beat believes that GENDER should not be a determinant to care. Women have a significantly lower survival rate compared to men, and that is solely because of social stigma and fear surrounding bystander CPR for women. This is understandable as CPR education is primarily taught based on male anatomy. It is normal to question if the AED pad placement differs for men and women. But the truth is, the technique does not change. So if the procedure doesn't change, we can not let our fear change the way we act. 

At Beat The Beat, we challenge these fears. We integrate both female and male CPR manikins in our education to normalize sexual differences. We educate people on the Civil Liability Protections for bystanders providing emergency first aid in good faith. 

Together we ELIMINATE these common misconceptions and barriers to bystander CPR regardless of gender as we work to improve out-of-hospital cardiac arrest cases in all of our communities. 

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