Outreach Program Spotlight: Project ADAM
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- Project ADAM is a national outreach program dedicated to preventing sudden cardiac arrest in schools and communities through CPR and AED training. Founded in memory of Michigan student Adam Lemel, the initiative has saved over 85 lives nationwide, proving that awareness and preparation truly save lives.
Every once in a while, we like to shine a spotlight on a member or members of the community who make it their mission to educate people about CPR and AEDs. Today, we’d like to share a national outreach called Project ADAM.
Project ADAM was started in memorial of a Michigan high school student (Adam Lemel) who died of sudden cardiac arrest during a junior varsity basketball game. Following other similar deaths in the state, Adam’s family, friends, and other supporters got together to start Project ADAM hoping to reduce the amount of sudden cardiac arrest-related deaths.
The goal of Project ADAM is to provide proper training for CPR as well as training and awareness of the importance of AEDs. To date, Project ADAM has been credited with saving 85 lives, including 28 in Wisconsin — about 40% of them youths.
Though we regret the origins of this outreach, we are happy to know of its widespread success. Though young Adam didn’t survive sudden cardiac arrest, there are many lives that have been saved because of the awareness that Project ADAM brought to CPR and AEDs.
QUICK Q&A
What is Project ADAM?
Project ADAM is a nationwide outreach initiative that promotes CPR and AED awareness in memory of high school student Adam Lemel.
Who started Project ADAM?
It was founded by the family and friends of Adam Lemel after his sudden cardiac arrest during a basketball game.
What does Project ADAM aim to achieve?
Its goal is to reduce deaths from sudden cardiac arrest by increasing CPR training and AED access in schools and communities.
How many lives has Project ADAM saved?
The program has been credited with saving 85 lives, including 28 in Wisconsin, with many of the survivors being young students.
Why is CPR and AED training important?
Immediate CPR and AED use can double or triple a person’s chance of survival during cardiac arrest — making community training vital.
