TedX Davenport

Talk Title‍: The Beat Goes On: How Sudden Cardiac Arrest Changed My Life.

In a chilling moment during a nationally televised NFL game in January of 2023, the world held its breath as Damar Hamlin, a renowned football player, nearly died on the playing field. It was an introduction for millions of Americans to the insidious silent killer known as sudden cardiac arrest. Just one month later, Grace's 16-year-old son collapsed from sudden cardiac arrest in his school classroom. Grace shares her powerful journey from near tragedy to leading an impassioned crusade to spread awareness in her community and beyond.