Brady Ruth

Brady's Story

Hello, my name is Brady Ruth. I am a junior at Schuylkill Valley High School in Leesport, PA. I have a personal connection to the use of an AED because in sixth grade I was suddenly diagnosed with a rare heart condition called Wolff-Parkinson-White Syndrome (WPW).

I was completely unaware of the condition until I suffered a cardiac emergency after a soccer game and was rushed to the hospital. Throughout the numerous nights spent in the hospital, and tests and procedures done on my heart, I learned of the high demand and importance that AEDs have.

Overall, my goal is to raise enough funds to purchase an AED that can be used in my community.

About Huddle For Hearts:

Huddle For Hearts® is a ground-breaking initiative created in partnership between The Peyton Walker Foundation and athletes who are passionate about saving lives through CPR and Automated External Defibrillators.

Huddle For Hearts makes Sudden Cardiac Arrest prevention, awareness & treatment a priority.

Through Huddle For Hearts®, AEDs and CPR training are donated to youth sports organizations – focusing primarily on underserved communities.

Early defibrillation with an AED can be the difference between life & death when someone is in cardiac arrest. Huddle For Hearts® focuses on placing AEDs anywhere that kids play or practice sports or gather.