# @americanredcross on Instagram

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- **Original URL:** https://www.instagram.com/p/DKe69e5tEq5
- **Gondola URL:** https://gondola.cc/posts/72588692-americanredcross-instagram
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- **Posted:** 2025-06-04T15:01:06.000+00:00
- **Account Owner:** American Red Cross (@americanredcross) — https://gondola.cc/americanredcross

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"Life happens whether you're prepared or not." That's why ICU nurse Mallorie Hammerstein believes everyone should know CPR.

Four out of five cardiac arrests happen outside of a hospital in the U.S. Mallorie witnessed this firsthand while watching her nephew's baseball game. The coach went into cardiac arrest and collapsed on the field.

"I immediately went into nurse mode," Mallorie said. "I started compressions and called for an AED, but there was no AED at the baseball field."

Mallorie and the coach's wife performed CPR until first responders arrived. Thanks to their tireless efforts, the coach survived and is now back home with his loved ones.

The RedCrossIL recognized Mallorie at their Annual Heroes Breakfast and presented her with the Healthcare Hero Award.

Mallorie's heroic actions not only saved a life, but sparked change in the community. To be more prepared for emergencies, the local baseball coaches committed to taking CPR classes and two AEDs were donated to the baseball field.

Mallorie hopes her experience will inspire others to get trained.

"If something does happen where someone needs your help, you could really change their life," Mallorie said. "If you help one person, that gratitude goes beyond that one person."

We're forever grateful to Mallorie and everyone who takes the time to learn the skills to save a life. ❤️

#CPRSavesLives #LearnCPR #CPR #AED #CPRAEDAwarenessWeek #LifesavingTraining

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lifesavingtraining, cpraedawarenessweek, cpr, learncpr, aed, cprsaveslives

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