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MLB and American Heart Association Teach CPR at All-Star Game

At the 2026 MLB All-Star Game, MLB and the American Heart Association taught Hands-Only CPR to thousands of fans, part of the Nation of Lifesavers movement to double cardiac arrest survival rates by 2030.

This collaboration between MLB and the American Heart Association matters because it transforms a high-profile sports event into a lifesaving training ground. By teaching Hands-Only CPR to thousands of fans, the initiative directly addresses the low survival rates of out-of-hospital cardiac arrest—a leading cause of death. The skills learned can empower ordinary bystanders to act in emergencies, potentially doubling or tripling a victim's chance of survival. Moreover, the partnership advances the Nation of Lifesavers movement and the Smart Heart Sports Coalition's goal of implementing cardiac emergency policies in high schools, creating a ripple effect that could save countless lives in communities nationwide.