A signature youth heart-health and lifesaving experience by Val Woods CPR LLC
Team Cardiac: The Heartbeat of Heroes®
Empowering the Next Generation to Recognize, Respond, and Save Lives
Team Cardiac The Heartbeat of Heroes® is a dynamic, youth-centered heart health and CPR experience. Through storytelling, hands-on learning, and real-world lifesaving skills, Team Cardiac The Heartbeat of Heroes® equips children and families with the confidence to act when every second matters.
A portion of the proceeds from every Team Cardiac The Heartbeat of Heroes book sold supports youth CPR and AED awareness and helps fund American Heart Association Heartsaver certifications for youth upon successful course completion.
This is more than a book.
More than a workshop.
It’s a movement to raise heart-smart heroes in our communities.
We believe every child has the potential to become a Heartbeat Hero through literacy, discovery, compassion, and hands-on learning.
What is Team Cardiac The Heartbeat of Heroes?
Team Cardiac The Heartbeat of Heroes is a literacy-based, experiential learning program that introduces children and youth to:
Heart health awareness
CPR & AED fundamentals
Emergency preparedness
Leadership, teamwork, and confidence
Team Cardiac: The Heartbeat of Heroes is an inspiring children's story that blends literacy, imagination, health education, STEM exploration, and social-emotional learning into one unforgettable experience. Through engaging storytelling and meaningful conversations, children discover that courage begins with caring, curiosity leads to learning, and every heartbeat has the power to make a difference.
Why Attend A Team Cardiac The Heartbeat of Heroes Event?
When we teach children early, we don’t just save lives we change futures.
Over 73% of Sudden Cardiac Arrest happen in the home
Bystander CPR can double or triple survival rates
Research shows youth can learn CPR & AED awareness
Teaches leadership, teamwork, and confidence
Meet Our Heartbeat Heroes
Who Has Experienced Team Cardiac The Heartbeat of Heroes:
Libraries
Schools
Churches
Summer Camps
Community Organizations
After-School Programs
Youth Organizations
Families, Educators, and Community Leaders Love Team Cardiac
❤️It's literacy. ❤️It’s STEM.
❤️It’s community. ❤️It’s SEL.
❤️It's movement. ❤️It's hands-on.
❤️It's family engagement. ❤️It’s health.
Keep Learning At Home
Join Team Cardiac The Heartbeat of Heroes YouTube channel for heart health education:
Heart health education for kids & families
CPR & Emergency Readiness Basics
Fitness, Nutrition & Wellness for Youth
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