ERIC PAREDES SAVE A LIFE FOUNDATION
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Mission Statement
Eric was a healthy Steele Canyon High School sophomore athlete who died suddenly and unexpectedly from Sudden Cardiac Arrest/Death (SCA/D) in 2009. His parents, Hector and Rhina Paredes, established EP Save A Life Foundation to honor him through their commitment to prevent this tragedy from happening to other families. The EP Save A Life Foundation is committed to preventing SCA in young people through awareness, education and action. Saving lives is paramount to our mission and prevention is our goal.
About This Cause
The Eric Paredes Save A Life Foundation is an independent, health & human services organization committed to preventing Sudden Cardiac Arrest/Death (SCA/D) in youth through awareness, education and action. SCA/D is the leading cause of death on school campuses and the number one killer of student athletes. One in 300 youth has an undetected heart condition that puts them at risk. Founded in 2010, our efforts have culminated in providing more than 34,000 free cardiac screenings; placing 165 automated external defibrillators in schools and youth centers; passing two state laws protect young athletes and providing free SCA prevention resources to affect compliance; publishing the first CME/CNE for primary care practitioners to advance more robust cardiac risk assessment during well-child exams and sports physicals; and developing SCA prevention student curriculum to prepare the next generation of life savers.