April e-News
Working together to improve the diagnosis, treatment and quality of life
for all those affected by arrhythmias
NATIONAL VOLUNTEER MONTH

Non-profits simply could not function without the generosity of those who donate their time and talent to local causes.

This #NationalVolunteerMonth we would like to say a big
THANK YOU
to all of our volunteers!
Join us each Monday and Friday throughout April as we
acknowledge our volunteers on social media in association
with the #LowcountryVolunteers2019 challenge.
HAVE A HEART, LEND A HAND
We are constantly looking for volunteers interested in being a part of making local communities HeartSafe. Volunteering is a rewarding experience for both volunteers and non-profits. By donating your time you will make a difference in your local community by contributing towards life-saving work.

If you are interested in becoming an Arrhythmia Alliance volunteer contact us, Email; [email protected] or call: 843-415-1886

Invest in what matters most, invest in matters of the heart.
JOIN OUR EASTER AED HUNT
We need help finding AEDs in your community!
DOES YOUR WORKPLACE, CLINIC OR COMMUNITY HAVE AN AED? 
Share it's location and information with us TODAY so that we can register it's official location, email; [email protected] or call 843-415-1886
Every year in the United States approximately 360,000  people will suffer out of hospital Sudden Cardiac Arrest (SCA), that's almost 1,000 people per day . During SCA, with CPR alone, the chance of survival stands at only   9% . However with CPR and the use of an AED combined the chance of survival increases to   over 50% . If someone suffers SCA it is vital that an AED is located and used as quickly as possible, not only to ensure survival, but also to limit damage caused while the brain is without oxygen.
Download and print our AED Hunt map (above) as a fun activity to help teach children all about AEDs.
The map shows six examples of places where you can usually find AEDs. Once they have found an AED in each location allow them to mark it with a sticker and list details about the AED in the boxes provided. Once they have found at least FIVE AEDs you can submit the map back to us for a chance to WIN A PRIZE!
Mail your map to us:
Send your map and any pictures of the AEDs you found to; P.O. BOX 5507, Hilton Head Island, South Carolina, 29938

Email your map to us:
If you want to keep your map you can take a picture of it or scan it and email it to; [email protected]

Share your map on social media:
Share a photograph of your map with an AED you found on social media (Facebook or Instagram), don't forget to tag us: @arrhythmiaalliance and use the hastags #DefibsSaveLives #AEDHunt
Arrhythmia Alliance World Heart Rhythm Week
SAVE THE DATE: 3 - 9 June 2019
This year we want you to #ListenToYourHeart
Is your Heart beating too fast?
Is your Heart beating too slow?
Your heart is letting you know that something could be wrong.
Throughout the week, Arrhythmia Alliance will be raising awareness of
arrhythmias and highlighting the importance of knowing your pulse.

An estimated 6.1 million Americans have Atrial Fibrillation
(AFib), many of whom are not yet diagnosed. A simple 30 second pulse -check can detect an arrhythmia. If pulse checks were routine thousands of lives could be saved and thousands of debilitating strokes could be avoided each year.
You can also show your support of Arrhythmia Alliance World Heart Rhythm Week by sharing our messages on social media. To receive a social media support pack contact us,
email; [email protected] or call 843-415-1886 .
♡ STORIES FROM THE HEART ♡
Joyce's Syncope Story
"Fainting has long been associated with 18 th century women who wore their corsets too tight. “Why goodness, I feel faint,” was a common line in old movies or romance novel. So, as a woman who regularly ran three to five miles and lifted weights at the gym, as a woman who thought she was pretty tough, I was surprised when I started fainting..."

Read Joyce's full story HERE

Without your story we have no voice...
Share your story and help others who may be awaiting or undergoing treatment for an arrhythmia. Your words can support and reassure patients on the road through treatment
as well as those newly diagnosed or caring for someone with an arrhythmia. 
Email your story, together with a photograph to; [email protected]
COMPLETE OUR ONLINE SURVEY
We have been asked to share this survey which will be used by a company developing a potential treatment for a certain arrhythmia and to understand the experience of people living with this condition. It is hoped with better understanding of life with this condition will help development of new treatments.

The research is being conducted by an independent research company and Arrhythmia Alliance is highlighting this research but is not involved in the research or outcomes of this research. ALL RESPONSES ARE ENTIRELY ANONYMOUS AND CONFIDENTIAL.
Your information will not be passed on to any third parties.
We recommend using Internet Explorer or Google Chrome for ease.
The survey should take no longer than 20 minutes to complete.

Dates for your Diary
Know your Pulse Events

23 rd April - Hilton Head Library
(9:30am - 1:00pm, ET)

A-A World Heart Rhythm Week
3 rd - 9 th June

 Interested in hosting a
Know Your Pulse event?

We are still scheduling our
Know Your Pulse events in 2019.

If you would like to host your own Know Your Pulse event at a clinic, workplace or school please contact, Sharonica Gavin; [email protected]
or call 843-415-1886 .

STARS
Arrhythmia Alliance
AF Association