Learn CPR this Heart Month—Join the Nation of Lifesavers!

February 12, 2026

Cardiac arrest can strike anytime, anywhere — at home, at work, or in your community. But right now, only about 40% of people step in to help. That means too many lives are lost, not because people don't care, but because they aren't prepared.

For American Heart Month, the American Heart Association is giving you the tools to take control of that moment. For adults and teens, Hands-Only CPR can double or even triple the chance of survival — and it only takes two simple steps:

Step 1: Call 911 immediately if you see a teen or adult suddenly collapse. 

Step 2: Push hard and fast in the center of the chest to the beat of a song with 100 beats per minute (like "Staying Alive").

You don't need a medical degree. You don't need a uniform. You are the first responder until help arrives.

We can't always choose when an emergency strikes — but we can choose how ready we are to face it. Learn CPR. Join our Nation of Lifesavers and be ready to step up for a loved one, a neighbor, a friend, or a co-worker. 

Because protecting your family, your friends, and your community starts with being prepared.

Find more resources at heart.org/nation.