The Problem - SCA Heart disease is the Number One Killer of all Americans. Over 1,000 people each day die from SCA or Sudden Cardiac Arrest. Defibrillation is the only known therapy for most common cardiac arrests. This therapy must be delivered within minutes of the event, but unfortunately, EMS response is not always quick enough. Even the very best EMS systems experience delays from heavy traffic, secured buildings, and large building complexes. The Solution - AEDs Until recently, only emergency medical personnel could defibrillate. But today, technological breakthroughs are bringing new solutions. We now have devices that are known as Automated External Defibrillators or "AEDs". Our Goal Our goal is to encourage and facilitate the placement of AEDs and to save lives through the strenghtened Chain of Survival. To reach this goal our objective is to make AEDs as accessible as fire extinguishers throughout the community.