# NFL and American Heart Association CPR campaign

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/nfl-and-american-heart-association-cpr-campaign
> Updated: 2026-10-14T23:01:22.000Z. Sources: 4. Developments: 2.

The National Football League and the American Heart Association have launched the 2026 Nation of Lifesavers Player Ambassador Class. This third annual initiative utilizes current NFL players to promote Hands-Only CPR through social media, public service announcements, and community education.

Ambassadors include players such as Damar Hamlin, Jordan Whittington, and Jaylin Lane. The campaign aims to increase immediate response rates for out-of-hospital cardiac arrests, noting that more than half of those experiencing such events do not receive immediate CPR. The program includes practical outreach, such as offering free Hands-Only CPR education to fans during pregame festivities at SoFi Stadium.

## Timeline

### 2026-10-14: NFL and American Heart Association launch CPR awareness initiative

The NFL and American Heart Association have introduced the 2026 Nation of Lifesavers Player Ambassador Class to promote Hands-Only CPR education through NFL players.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/nfl-and-american-heart-association-launch-cpr-awareness-initiative

### 2026-10-12: NFL and American Heart Association launch CPR awareness campaign

The NFL and American Heart Association have launched a player ambassador program to promote Hands-Only CPR, aiming to increase survival rates for out-of-hospital cardiac arrests.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/nfl-and-american-heart-association-launch-cpr-awareness-campaign

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