What Happens When Every School Can Save a Life? – Joe Harrington

In this powerful episode of Brighter Together, Joe Harrington shares the moment that changed everything—when a school lost a student to a preventable cardiac event.

Now, Joe is leading a grassroots movement to equip schools with CPR and AED access through public school advocacy and legislative momentum. He breaks down why cardiac safety belongs in every school’s curriculum, and how educators and families can be the force that saves lives.

If you’ve ever wondered what it looks like to lead with love, urgency, and purpose—this is that story.

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