Youth-Led · CPR & Heart Health Awareness

EVERY SECOND COUNTS.

HeartStart Generation is a youth-based nonprofit working to end deaths from sudden cardiac arrest through CPR training, heart health education, and community advocacy.

356K
Out-of-hospital cardiac arrests per year
90%
Occur outside of a hospital
Better survival with bystander CPR
356K
Cardiac arrests per year in the US
10%
Survival rate without bystander CPR
70%
Of cardiac arrests happen at home
2–3×
Improved survival with immediate CPR

Mission & Vision

OUR
MISSION.

We combine the urgency of cardiac response with youth empowerment. We strive to promote comprehensive heart health education and awareness, and to ensure widespread CPR training and emergency response preparedness through the youth.

Our Vision

A world where no life is lost to sudden cardiac death due to a lack of immediate response or intervention. By empowering youth to lead this initiative, we're creating a new generation of heart health advocates and potential lifesavers.

What We're Working Toward

FOUR
PILLARS.

01

Raise Public Awareness

Educating communities about the risks and prevention of sudden cardiac death so more people understand the urgency and act when it matters.

02

Youth Empowerment

Training the next generation of cardiac arrest life-savers.

03

Enhance Community Preparedness

Strengthening community readiness through hands-on CPR training and emergency response education programs.

04

Advocate for Policy Change

Championing policies that support sudden cardiac death prevention, research, and improvements to emergency response systems.

From the Field

OUR EVENTS.

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Greenville Elementary School
Greenville Elementary School
Greenville Elementary School
Greenville Elementary School

Our Story

"What began as personal loss has grown into a youth-led mission to prevent sudden cardiac deaths in other families."

HeartStart Generation began when Arjun Gupta (14) lost his grandfather and young uncle to sudden cardiac death. His experience showed how a lack of CPR knowledge can turn a survivable event into tragedy.

He founded HeartStart Generation to promote CPR training and heart health education. Age is no barrier to impact - the next generation can and must be equipped to save lives.

The Founder

Arjun Gupta
Arjun Gupta Founder · Age 14

Learn & Act

RESOURCES.

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Video · CPR Training

How to Perform Hands-Only CPR

Watch Video → CPR Video
Guide · Heart Health

Understanding Sudden Cardiac Arrest

Read the Guide →
Video · AED Training

How to Use an AED

Watch Video → AED Video

Get Involved

BE PART OF
THE MISSION.

Whether you want to learn CPR, volunteer, or help spread the word — there's a place for you in the HeartStart Generation community.

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Free training resources & guides
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Get in touch with our team
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