Our Purpose

Our purpose is simple, carry Matthew forward with us on this journey. A journey that will come to the aid and support of families and community groups in need of life-saving AEDs, cardiac education and awareness, and the advancement of groundbreaking cardiac care research.

Lovin' Every Day Foundation was created to inspire families with heart conditions by empowering them with the knowledge and resources needed to live an enriched today and brighter tomorrow.

Our team is committed to living our values each and every day. Values that Matthew embodied during his time here on earth.

Kindness, Integrity, Transparency, Ambition, Accountability, Perseverance, and Resiliency

We seek to deliver access to AEDs, community CPR and AED certification training, and the advancement of groundbreaking research and education that benefit our communities and families in need.

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Our Efforts

Your donation will directly support our efforts of providing community groups and families in need with life-saving AEDs, CPR & AED education & certification, and financial grants to strategic partnership organizations to advance groundbreaking research and education regarding cardiac health and care.

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We are registered as a Domestic Nonprofit Corporation, 501(c)(3) in the state of Georgia.
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Matthew's Story

Matthew’s death in September 2017 was sudden and unexpected. Our family learned later, that he likely died from sudden cardiac death associated with Long QT Syndrome, a dangerous and sometimes deadly heart disorder.

Later we would learn that other members in our family also suffer from the same condition. Our family understands the unique challenges associated with cardiac health. The fear of both the known and unknown is difficult, but can be overcome by knowledge and empowering families and communities to live a life of purpose.

Matthew's days here were too short, but his 14 years left a forever impact on all those who knew him. He was a loving son, brother, grandson, and friend to many. His endearing kindness and infectious personality remain the hallmark of his time here. He will forever be remembered for his purposeful and joyful walk through life, genuine in both intention and purpose. Matthew embodied the spirit of lovin' every day! We're so proud to build on his legacy and carry him with us forever in our hearts!

LOVIN' EVERY DAY & SADS

What is SADS?

Sudden Arrhythmia Death Syndromes (SADS) are genetic heart conditions that can cause sudden death in young, apparently healthy, people. These conditions can be treated and deaths can be prevented.

Warning Signs of SADS: family history of unexpected, unexplained sudden death under age 40, fainting or seizure during exercise, excitement or startle, consistent or unusual chest pain and/or shortness of breath during exercise.

Because SADS conditions are passed down from parent to child, each child of an affected parent has a 50% chance of inheriting the condition. It is estimated that over half of the 4,000 SADS deaths each year of children, teens, or young adults have one of the top two warning signs: 1) family history – of a SADS diagnosis or sudden unexplained death (usually undiagnosed and untreated) of a family member, or 2) fainting. SADS conditions occur because the electrical system of the heart is not working properly, so that the heart beats with an abnormal rhythm.

Facts about SADS Conditions:
Each year in the United States, approximately 210,000 Americans die suddenly and unexpectedly due to Sudden Cardiac Arrest. (American Heart Association 2017)
10-12% of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) cases are due to Long QT Syndrome. LQTS is now known to be 3 times more common in the US than childhood leukemia.
1 in 200,000 high school athletes in the US will die suddenly, most without any prior symptoms—JAMA 1996; 276

SADS conditions are:

Brugada Syndrome
Catecholaminergic Polymorphic Ventricular Tachycardia (CPVT)
Long QT Syndrome (LQTS)
Short QT Syndrome (SQTS)
Timothy Syndrome
Wolff Parkinson White (WPW)

Other SADS related conditions may include malformations of the heart muscle. A dysplasia (misplaced) or cardiomyopathy (thickening) of the heart muscle can be related to Arrhythmogenic Right Ventricular Dysplasia/Cardiomyopathy (ARVD/C), hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM), or Dilated Cardiomyopathy (DM). These conditions can also cause sudden cardiac arrest in the young.  

ARVD Resources:
Johns Hopkins ARVD Program;
Cleveland Clinic Information  
Cardiomyopathy Resources:
Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy Association (HCM);
Children’s Cardiomyopathy Association

Information ABove provided by OUR FRIENDS AT THE SADS FOUNDATION

Learning Center

Our Learning Center is frequently updated with new blog posts, upcoming events, and online programs.

Blog Posts

MOVING FORWARD DURING UNCERTAIN TIMES
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Guest blog by Sean Jenkins
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Memories and Motivation from a Friend
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Sudden Cardiac Arrest and Heart Attacks: What’s the Difference?
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Our Services

Cardiac Related Grants

Partner with neighboring medical, community and charitable organizations to provide funding for communities and families in need relating to cardiac health.

CPR & AED Training

Partner with neighboring organizations to facilitate CPR and AED training to families, communities, and athletic programs.

Education and Research

Advance the education and research process through strategic partnerships relative to heart health.

Recent Events

Grant Received

We recently received a grant from Constellation Energy under their Community Champions program

CPR & AED Training

We certified almost 200 people this year, including: Girls On The Run, Cambridge HS community, GA State Capitol personnel, Cambridge Football Feeder coaches

Peoria Life Saved - LED is in the process of getting this family an AED

David Weidner and his family were prepared beacuse they knew CPR. Read more about this life saving event here