# @americanredcross on Instagram

- **Type:** Image
- **Original URL:** https://www.instagram.com/p/DCrfuMVTcIF
- **Gondola URL:** https://gondola.cc/posts/72589352-americanredcross-instagram
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- **Posted:** 2024-11-22T16:02:04.000+00:00
- **Account Owner:** American Red Cross (@americanredcross) — https://gondola.cc/americanredcross

## Caption

Erin Huey knew she wanted to continue a life of service when she retired from the military, so she started a career as an EMT and Red Cross first aid and CPR instructor. Those decisions are what helped her save her brother's life. 

Erin's brother, John, wanted to get back into shape after retiring from the Los Angeles Police Department. The pair decided they would work out together with a personal trainer.

After an early morning session, John was sitting down on a bench when their trainer, Rebekka Armstrong, noticed something was wrong. He suddenly stopped talking and became unresponsive.

Rebekka immediately called 911 while Erin began CPR. She performed lifesaving care until paramedics arrived.

“Many people might freeze or panic in a situation like this," Erin said. "But my Red Cross training helped me deal with it all.”

John was taken to the hospital where he underwent stent surgery and eventually made a full recovery. His doctors said that if it wasn't for the quick actions of his sister, he would not have survived.

Erin and Rebekka both received Red Cross Lifesaving Awards from the RedCrossCCR for their heroic efforts. We're grateful for their knowledge and teamwork that made a difference when moments mattered.❤️

#LifesavingAwards #LifesavingTraining #CPR #FirstAid #MilitaryAppreciation #MilitaryFamilies #ThankYouVeterans

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## Tags

lifesavingtraining, cpr, militaryfamilies, lifesavingawards, firstaid, militaryappreciation, thankyouveterans

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