Through the Smart Heart Sports Coalition's AEDs for Youth program, all FDA-approved Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs) are available for purchase at significant discounts ranging from 20 to 60 percent.
In collaboration with leading AED companies Coro Medical and Avive Solutions, Inc., the program aims to broadly expand access to this life-saving equipment and protect students and young athletes of all ages from fatalities resulting from sudden cardiac arrest (SCA), a leading cause of death of young people.
Eligibility
- All primary and secondary (K-12) public and private schools.
- All youth sports organizations serving children up to and including age 17.
- There is no minimum or maximum purchase requirements for schools or youth sports organizations to participate.
The comparison chart (below) is to aid in making an informed decision when selecting an AED bundle for your school or youth sports organization. The bundles – which include essential accessories, device management support, and access to training – are tailored for different settings: (1) a "school bundle" for indoor settings, such as school corridors and cafeterias; and (2) an "athletic bundle" for outdoor settings, such as outdoor tracks and athletic fields.
In addition, Coro Medical and Avive have replacement and trade-in options for schools and youth sports organization seeking to upgrade their aging or out-of-warranty AEDs with new models.
