About Andrew's Assist
Our Story
Why This is Important?
Our Story
Andrew's Assist is a 501 (C)(3) charity established to honor the life and legacy of Andrew Fulcer who died suddenly and unexpectedly after suffering a sudden cardiac arrest (SCA) in his sleep the morning of May 19, 2022.
Our silent vow to Andrew is to ensure we carry out positive impacts to the world on his behalf so that his life and death forever matter.
What We Do
Why This is Important?
Our Story
Partnering with schools and other organizations we provide the following:
- Heart screenings for children and young adults
- CPR/AED training for bystanders
- AED Donations to ensure accessibility in the event of a sudden cardiac arrest.
- Cardiac Emergency Action Planning
Be Aware and Be Prepared!
Why This is Important?
Why This is Important?
Why This is Important?
- 1 in 300 young people have an undetected heart condition putting them at risk for SCA.
- An estimated 7,000 to 23,000 young people are stricken annually.
- More than 90% of SCA victims die.
- SCA is the #1 killer of student athletes.
- SCA is the #2 medical cause of death in young people under 25.
- SCA is preventable through the primary & secondary intervention strategies we focus on.