American Heart Association and MLB Team Up for CPR Training at 2025 All-Star Game

The American Heart Association and Major League Baseball (MLB) have announced a partnership to provide Hands-Only CPR training at the 2025 MLB All-Star Game. This initiative is a key component of the American Heart Association's Nation of Lifesavers™ movement, which has set an ambitious goal to double survival rates from cardiac arrests by 2030 by increasing the number of individuals trained in CPR.

Hands-Only CPR simplifies the traditional CPR method by focusing solely on chest compressions, eliminating the need for mouth-to-mouth breaths. This approach is designed to be more accessible and easier for the general public to learn and remember. The training sessions will be held at the Capital One All-Star Village in Atlanta from July 12 to July 15, 2025, where qualified CPR trainers will be available to teach attendees.

Nancy Brown, CEO of the American Heart Association, highlighted the importance of immediate CPR in saving lives, pointing out that a significant number of cardiac arrests occur outside hospital settings each year, with fewer than half of the victims receiving prompt CPR. The partnership with MLB is seen as a pivotal move to broaden public awareness and education on the life-saving technique of CPR.

This event marks the first time the American Heart Association will participate in an MLB event, continuing its tradition of offering CPR training at major sporting events nationwide. The organization's leadership in resuscitation science and its role in publishing the official CPR guidelines underscore the credibility and importance of this initiative.

Jon Coyles, senior vice president of drug, health & safety programs at MLB, expressed the league's pride in supporting the Nation of Lifesavers movement. He emphasized MLB's commitment to equipping fans with the knowledge and confidence to act in cardiac emergencies, reflecting the shared vision of MLB and the American Heart Association to improve community readiness for such critical situations.