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Eric A. Paredes • May 3, 1994–July 23, 2009

In July 2009, Eric was packing to go on a family vacation. His mother left the house for an appointment and his father came home for lunch 20 minutes later. He found Eric collapsed on the kitchen floor and started CPR, but it was too late. Eric’s life was lost to an undetected heart condition. He was a healthy, happy, outgoing, energetic young man who loved life, his family and his friends. He was passionate about making changes so that the world could be a better place. He wanted to be a police officer. Through youth heart screenings, placing AEDs, demonstrating CPR, implementing cardiac emergency response plans and advocating for new laws and better prevention protocol, we honor Eric’s legacy to protect young hearts.

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“I am certain had we not been informed through EP Save A Life, we would’ve never know about my heart defect.”

Sarina
“I was shocked and scared that I had a heart abnormality, but within a week after my surgical procedure, I was back on the basketball court with no restrictions. The diagnosis has changed my life because I can be as active as I want to be, without fear of discomfort or worse.”

Jacob
“The screening was on my birthday and I didn’t want to go! As it turned out, it likely saved my life and I am forever grateful.”

Ryan
My son was screened through the foundation and thankfully all was well. I’ll always be in debt to your family since I couldn’t afford it at the time and my son was going through a rough patch with his health. Getting to know his heart is healthy was one of the best moments in my life.

Lucy
Through your recent screening, we discovered a possibly life-threatening connective tissue disorder in my daughter. We NEVER would have discovered this risk if it wasn’t for your selflessness.

Kathy