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Building a Culture of Care - Highlights from the 1st Annual CPR-A-THON at the California State Capitol
On Thursday October 16, 2025, Avive Solutions Inc., in proud partnership with Capital City CPR, hosted the inaugural CPR-A-THON, a community event that delivered 12 continuous hours of free, hands-on CPR and AED training on the lawn of the California State Capitol.
The goal: to make life-saving education accessible to all and to foster a stronger, more prepared Sacramento.
A Powerful Community Effort
From 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., nearly 300 participants, ranging from students to public servants to everyday citizens, took part in sessions focused on hands-only CPR and AED use. Thanks to the generosity of dozens of volunteers, the event maintained consistent momentum throughout the day, drawing an enthusiastic crowd committed to learning lifesaving skills to help make their communities safer.
To ensure every participant received meaningful, real-world experience, Avive provided 25 Avive Connect AED®s, giving learners the opportunity to train using actual defibrillators that displayed rescue graphics and played an audible CPR metronome. This hands-on exposure is a vital step toward increasing bystander confidence and readiness in emergency situations which require immediate action.
Public Health in Action
Beyond CPR and AED training , the event also saw hundreds of units of Narcan distributed to the community - another critical tool in the fight against preventable deaths and time-sensitive medical emergencies. Collaboration was at the heart of the event’s success, with support from:
This cross-organizational teamwork highlighted what’s possible when public health, emergency services, and the private sector come together for a common cause.
Impact Beyond the Lawn
A notable moment during the CPR-A-THON was the donation of an Avive Connect AED and custom First Aid/CPR training to First Steps Communities, a nonprofit providing transitional housing for Sacramento’s unhoused neighbors. This gesture reinforced the event’s mission: ensuring that access to life-saving tools and education reaches all corners of the community.
The event also served as an incredible opportunity for aspiring EMTs and public health professionals, many of whom volunteered their time and gained valuable hands-on experience and connections.
Looking Ahead
We extend our deepest gratitude to Capital City CPR, all participating agencies, and every single volunteer and learner who made this event a success. Sacramento has taken a meaningful step toward a future where more lives can be saved, and where preparedness becomes part of everyday life.
We can’t wait to build on this momentum next year. Until then, stay trained, stay ready, and keep the culture of care growing.
