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Project ADAM Blog

This blog shares the real stories behind Project ADAM’s work—personal reflections, practiced AED drills, CPR/AED training moments, and community efforts that strengthen cardiac preparedness. Each piece offers a glimpse into how schools and partners are building confidence, connection, and lifesaving readiness.

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25 Years of Project ADAM: Preparing Schools and Communities for Cardiac Emergencies

With more than 50 affiliates across 35 states, Project ADAM has saved hundreds of lives.

Why Cardiac Emergency Preparedness in Schools is Critical for Student and Staff Safety

Schools need to be ready for heart emergencies. A study by Heather Baker shows that many schools aren't fully prepared, so it's important to have CPR/AED training, emergency plans and practice drills to keep everyone safe.

Project ADAM 2024 National Conference

Hello! Welcome to our latest Project ADAM Blog. We are thrilled to invite you to take a peek into our National Conference that was held this year.

Protecting Our Young Athletes: Heart Safe Sports Implementation

As a federal law enforcement officer deployed overseas, Bryan Inagaki had training in trauma and emergency response. However, he was not prepared when a friend called him and said, “I think I just saw a kid on the lacrosse field today.”

Empowering Children With Life-Saving Knowledge

Those of us who are fortunate enough to spend our professional lives working with children off all ages benefit from their endless supply of energy and emotion, at times only a trickle, though frequently, a deluge.

Leveling the Playing Field: Making it Heart Safe for Everyone

During a NFL Monday Night Football game, at the start of a brand new Year, Damar Hamlin, a safety for the Buffalo Bills, tackled Bengal’s wide receiver Tee Higgins. Mr. Hamlin stood up momentarily and then collapsed while millions of people watched.

How Project ADAM Got Started

Hi and welcome to our second blog! I hope that you had a chance to read our first blog, dedicated to Adam Lemel. Now it’s time to let you know how we got started.

Meet Adam

Adam loved sports, and was a tireless athlete who loved to play basketball and tennis. He was a bundle of energy whose life was stopped in one short instant.