In December 2000, we barely knew what defibrillators were. After Greg’s death, both of us, John and Rachel Moyer, and both his sisters, Katie and Abbie, took the American Heart Association Heartsaver AED course. John and Rachel went on to become certified instructors because we wanted to learn all that we could to help others implement AED programs that might save the life of another young person who should not have died so soon. Since then, we have battled with AED manufacturers over prices, dissected  statements made by those wishing to sell AEDs, trained many people in their correct use,  spoken to countless civic organizations and school boards, written a score of articles, worked with legislators in two states to get AED legislation passed, and talked to far too many parents whose children were taken from them far too soon Throughout, we have tried to champion public access defibrillation programs wherever they may be needed.

            Rachel is presently a teacher; John used to be. We are not supported by any single AED manufacturer. This allows us to be completely objective in the statements we make. The views expressed in this web site are ours and ours alone based on our experiences since December 2, 2000. Our hope is that by sharing our experience, you may be able to avoid some of the pitfalls we encountered along the way.

            We welcome your questions and comments.