At Fenway Park, 400 step up to the plate for CPR training during National CPR Week

05 Jun 20264 min read0 views

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BOSTON, June 4, 2026 - Sudden cardiac arrest kills hundreds of thousands of people in the U.S. each year, often because bystanders don't know how to respond.
On June 4, the Red Sox Foundation and the American Heart Association transformed Fenway Park into a lifesaving training ground, equipping an invited 400 people with Hands-Only CPR skills following the Red Sox - Orioles game. Youth athletes, coaches, educators, healthcare advocates and community leaders gathered in the outfield to participate in an immersive Hands-Only CPR training designed to equip bystanders with the confidence and skills to respond during a sudden cardiac arrest emergency.
The event, held during National CPR and AED Awareness Week - June 1-7, highlighted the critical importance of CPR education and reinforced the vital role bystanders play in improving survival outcomes during cardiac emergencies. "We are deeply grateful to the Red Sox Foundation for their extraordinary leadership in bringing this lifesaving effort to Fenway Park.