Join the Nation of Lifesavers

From a Classroom Project to a Lifesaving Mission

When sixth-grader Milena learned about CPR and AEDs through her mother’s employer, Amgen, she was inspired to take action. For a school project, Milena focused on raising awareness about the importance of CPR and AED education, combining research, community support, and a passion for helping others.

Her project was supported by a donated CPR mannequin from a local company and inspired in part by CPR-focused educational videos from American Heart Association volunteer and the most followed doctor on social media, Dr. Mike. But for Milena, the project was more than a school assignment. It sparked a growing commitment to helping others learn lifesaving skills.

Now preparing to enter seventh grade, Milena is already exploring ways to expand her efforts through school advocacy and fundraising initiatives that could help make CPR training more accessible. Her story highlights how one company’s commitment to employee CPR/AED training inspired a young student to become a champion for lifesaving education in her community.