ZYSA Invests in AEDs for their Facility
ZYSA, in connection with Heart Reach Medical, places 24/7 Accessible AEDs at their Soccer Complex
The Zionsville Youth Soccer Association has invested in life saving AEDs as well as outdoor and indoor SaveStation cabinets to house the AEDs for their soccer fields located at 5616 S. CR 700 E. in Whitestown.
In addition to the two AEDs owned by the organization, ZYSA acquired three additional AEDs through purchase and donation. Two of the AEDs will be located at indoor locations, while the other 3 will be accessible 24/7 in outdoor ventilated and heated cabinets.
(SEE PICTURES BELOW THAT INCLUDE AED’s PLACED INSIDE & OUTSIDE OF THE CLUBHOUSE BUILDING, INDOOR BUILDING & EAGLE CHURCH ENTRANCE)
Placing AEDs in outdoor SaveStations significantly increases the chance of survival by making these life-saving devices accessible to anyone, at any time. SaveStation is helping communities across the United States work together to place AEDs outside in highly visible, easily recognizable SaveStations in the areas where they live, work and play
Sudden Cardiac Arrest can happen to anyone at any time, and when it strikes, every second matters. For every minute that defibrillation is delayed, the chance of survival decreases by 10%. Annually, more than 350,000 Americans suffer out of hospital cardiac arrests; with the majority of them happening at home or in a public place. Currently only around 10% of people survive.
Studies show that the immediate use of an AED combined with CPR can increase the likelihood of survival by 75% or more; however, all too often, AEDs are not publicly accessible.
PLEASE JOIN US FOR OUR RIBBON CUTTING CEREMONY ON SATURDAY MAY 11 10:30am at the Clubhouse building (by the flagpoles)
Rob & Dan will be joined by our special guests, Zionsville Mayor Stehr, Susan and Pierre Twer, from Heart Reach Medical & Julie Clary, IU Health Cardiologist & ZYSA Parent
“We are so thankful and impressed by ZYSA’s proactive acquisition of additional AED’s for their large complex. It’s so important to be prepared in the event of a sudden cardiac arrest of a Zionville or visiting player, guest or coach. What makes this placement even more impressive is the incorporation of the Save Station outdoor cabinets. These Save Stations safely house the AEDs 24/7 in a temperature-controlled environment. This will allow the AED to be accessible to players, coaches and spectators during practices as well. Sudden Cardiac arrests are unpredictable however with CPR and an AED, the chances of survival increase significantly! We hope Zionsville’s example will serve as an opportunity for all soccer clubs to follow their example in becoming a rescue ready club!”
Susan Twer – President – Heart Reach Medical
"Simply stated, AEDs save lives. I applaud ZYSA for making life-saving AEDs rapidly accessible at the Zionsville Youth Soccer Association fields and training building. All youth sports facilities should be equipped to handle life-threatening heart emergencies through accessible AEDs, comprehensive training, and a well-defined emergency response plan. These actions can be the difference between tragedy on the field and a young athlete returning home to their family.
I hope ZYSA can be a model for other organizations in our communities."
Julie Clary – IU Health Cardiologist & ZYSA Parent
“We feel that the addition of multiple AED’s placed across the ZYSA complex is an essential element in our emergency safety planning, as we continually look to update and improve the safety for all of our players and families.”
Rob Klatte – ZYSA Sporting Director
