ABOUT LIVING PROOF CPR TRAINING

Living Proof CPR Training was started by Katrysha Gellis, a young cardiac arrest survivor. Katrysha’s own life was saved by her colleagues’ swift action of calling 911 and giving her high quality CPR. Katrysha is passionate about teaching CPR and making it accessible to anyone who wants to learn.

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Katrysha was trained as a lifeguard and always maintained her first aid training. After her cardiac arrest, she decided to become certified with the Heart and Stroke Foundation to teach the Heartsaver CPR AED course - the Canadian standard in CPR and AED training. This course is straightforward, comprehensive and based on up-to-date science from experts at the Heart and Stroke Foundation. It provides the skills and confidence to respond to a cardiac arrest at home, in public or at work. Katrysha’s mission is to spread the word about how important CPR is because it truly can save someone’s life, she’s living proof of that.

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Why Learn CPR?

 

A cardiac arrest can happen to anyone at anytime. It’s estimated that 40,000 cardiac arrests occur in Canada each year. The majority (85%) of cardiac arrests happen either at home, in public places or at work. Chances are high that if you do witness a cardiac arrest, it will be with someone you care about. Survival rates double when CPR is performed and someone uses an automated external defibrillator (AED).

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When a cardiac arrest happens, EVERY SECOND COUNTS. Each minute without any oxygen and blood flow to the brain will increase the risk of permanent damage and death. Recognizing a cardiac arrest, calling for help and performing high quality CPR is critical and can save someone’s life.

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