Cardiac arrest does not care how old you are. People have been saved using a MIKEY (AED), from infants to seniors.
Here are some of their stories …

Man Saved With A MIKEY (AED) At Oakville Hockey Arena

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Joshua Creek Hockey Arena

We’ve been given the amazing news that a 25th life has been saved using a MIKEY (defibrillator)!

Last week at Joshua’s Creek Hockey Arena, in Oakville, Ontario, a man approximately 40 years old went into Sudden Cardiac Arrest (SCA). He was noticed by an employee, who ran and got their MIKEY(AED). The MIKEY delivered a single shock which revived the man.

The Mikey Network donated this defibrillator back in 2007, in memory of a young hockey player who died earlier that year.

We’re so grateful the Joshua’s Creek Hockey Arena employee had the presence of mind to use their MIKEY and give this man a second chance at life.

46 Year Old Security Guard Saved With A MIKEY Defibrillator

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On January 25, 2015, a 46 year old security guard went into cardiac arrest at the Toronto Christian Community Church (formerly known as Toronto Chinese Community Church) located at 100 Acadia Ave., in Markham, ON. Fortunately for the victim, the facility was equipped with a MIKEY (defibrillator), and a retired medical doctor who hadn’t practiced for over 20 years, was there to help.

The Dr. used the facility’s MIKEY (AED) to deliver a shock and restore a heart beat. Toronto EMS transported the patient to Scarborough Grace Hospital, where he is now recovering.

We’re so thankful this church had one of our MIKEYs available when it was needed most, and that there was a person willing to help when he was needed most.

The 46 year old man is the 24th life that has been saved using a MIKEY.

Two Saved With Mikey Defibrillators

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We’ve been informed that 2 more people, an infant and a high school student, have been given a second chance at life because a MIKEY (defibrillator) was available when they needed it.

Greenwood SSOn January 8, 2015, a 19 year old student at Greenwood S.S., in Toronto, went into cardiac arrest.

Their MIKEY was used and a pulse was established, and he was brought to the hospital for further treatment. No further details are available at this time.

 

 

On January 10, 2015, one of our newest Mikey’s Kids families needed to use their portable AED to save their infant, Archer. Archer’s parents happen to be paramedics, and his dad Sean, shared this on Twitter:

The MIKEY at Greenwood S.S. was placed through our Mikey Young At Heart School Defibrillator Program, and Archer’s MIKEY was given to them through our Mikey’s Kids program.

We are so grateful that there was a MIKEY available for Archer and at Greenwood S.S., and most importantly, that there were people prepared to use them.

There are now 23 people that been given a second chance at life because a MIKEY was available when they needed it!

Amazing Mikey’s Kids Update from Twitter

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We saw the most amazing tweets on Twitter this week:

This brave little guy received a MIKEY defibrillator through our Mikey’s Kids program. Through this program, families whose children are at high risk of Sudden Cardiac Arrest are provided with a MIKEY, a portable automated external defibrillator (AED), to carry with them at all times so their kids are protected at home.

With our help, and the help of some great organizations, Archer’s family can rest at ease, knowing that help is close at hand.

Another Life Saved With a MIKEY (AED)!

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mikey-250x166On Sunday, July 13, 2014, a 21st life was saved using a MIKEY (defibrillator).

During an Aurora Soccer Club CUP game between the Aurora Rangers and Man of Yorke, a 50 year old man collapsed in cardiac arrest. 911 was called and CPR was immediately started. Luckily a MIKEY that was donated to the Aurora Soccer Club in 2008, was onhand.

The AED was used to deliver a shock and the man was revived. We were told his heart stopped twice before he was able to be transported to the hospital, where he is recovering.

We are so grateful that this man got a second chance at life because a MIKEY was available when it was needed, and that people had the presence of mind to use it.

[Update] Our Mikey save is now an advocate for placing more AEDs in local sports fields. Read More…