May 28, 2026- From local fields to national venues, youth sports play out every day across the country. ZOLL® Medical, an Asahi Kasei company, announced the next phase of its national Anything Can Happen. Anyone Can Help.™ campaign, aimed at strengthening cardiac emergency readiness where young athletes play.
Sudden cardiac arrest remains the leading cause of death among young athletes, and approximately 356,000 out-of-hospital cardiac arrests occur nationwide each year. Immediate CPR and defibrillation with an AED can dramatically improve survival outcomes before emergency responders arrive, which is why youth sports venues and community gathering places are a critical focus for Anyone Can Help.
ZOLL’s efforts come as awareness and access gaps around AEDs persist across youth sports settings.