Darryl Settles and his family set out to raise $1 million at their first-and-only charity benefit casino night, hosted in memory of his son Preston. Here's how much they raised and what they're doing with it.

Darryl Settles and Dr. Lisa Owens displayed a photo of their son, Preston Settles, during a hearing with the Joint Committee on Public Health at the State House in Boston.

Three years ago, teenage athlete Preston Settles collapsed on a basketball court. His legacy lives on.

Even as a teenager, Preston Settles was known for his kindness and his knack for befriending anyone in any circumstance.

A call was placed to 9-1-1. Athletic trainer Amy Smearman, LAT, ATC, arrived after being summoned to the scene to check on Spencer’s breathing while Chism and Montrella continued CPR.

DURHAM, N.C., July 23, 2025 — On Tuesday, July 22, members of the Duke University men’s basketball and football teams participated in American Heart Association Hands-Only CPR (cardiopulmonary resuscitation) trainings...

Every minute without intervention in a cardiac emergency decreases survival by 10 percent, according to the American Heart Association, yet far too many public athletic fields — so many of them used by kids — remain unprepared for the worst.

LEBANON, N.H. (WCAX) - Employees at a fitness center in Lebanon, New Hampshire, are being honored for their quick actions last month that are credited with saving the life of a local man.

MACKINAC ISLAND, Mich. — A man visiting Mackinac Island is alive today thanks to a team effort by a nurse, a Boy Scout, and a scout leader—all of whom stepped up during a terrifying moment.

Fire rescue said the pair was hiking when they noticed a man lying face down on the ground. The man's wife explained he had a medical history, prompting Captain Bast to quickly assess the situation.

MARIN COUNTY, Calif. — Marin County officials are aware of about 400 defibrillators in homes, offices, stores and schools that are ready for use in cardiac emergencies. They’d like to know where the rest are.

That fateful moment brought Jackman, the president of her Red Cross Club at Newburyport High School, and a rising senior, into contact with state Senate Minority Leader Bruce E. Tarr.

A bill before the state Legislature would mandate that all Massachusetts high-school students receive instruction in CPR (cardiopulmonary resuscitation) and the use of an AED (automated external defibrillator) as a graduation requirement, bringing the commonwealth in line with the majority of other states.

When students go back to school in Indiana next month, schools will now be better equipped to respond to sudden cardiac emergencies. That is thanks to the recent signing of House Bill 1515 into law.

GAINESVILLE, Fla. (WCJB) - Florida schools are taking a major step toward saving lives during cardiac emergencies. A new state law requires every public and charter school to have at least one automated external defibrillator (AED) on campus, and ensures both staff and students are trained to use it.

Drones are now being used to deliver Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs) for out-of-hospital cardiac arrest. Delays occur before (between emergency call and drone take-off) and after drone flight itself (related to bystander interaction with drone/AED). The emergency call-handler may have an important role in helping bystanders retrieve and use an AED.

Angel City FC defender Savy King is speaking out and raising awareness about CPR, two months after she suddenly collapsed on the field during a May 9 match between Angel City and the Utah Royals.

Governor Matt Meyer has signed into law House Bill 71, which advances student safety in athletics. The bill was crafted to ensure that schools participating in the Delaware Interscholastic Athletic Association are prepared to respond to emergencies. HB 71 sponsored by House Majority Leader Kerri Evelyn Harris and Sen. Nicole Poore, enhances emergency preparedness in school athletic programs by requiring all coaches to be trained in CPR, first aid, and the use of automated external defibrillators (AEDs).