Following the on-field cardiac arrest event of Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin in January 2023, health care providers knew the importance of providing more people with cardiac training.

“We decided that if we had ‘1 Trained at Every Game,’ that is one person who could perform hands-only CPR on someone experiencing a cardiac event. That, along with AED experience and training, could make sports safer at every level,” says Amy Derosa, director of Emory Physical Therapy.

Training in hands-only CPR allows bystanders to assist in cardiac arrest events even though they may not be comfortable or familiar with standard CPR, which involves both chest compressions and mouth-to-mouth rescue breaths.

Participants will be eligible to receive a certificate of completion for the training, which meets the Georgia State High School Association requirements for coaches.

Trainings will be at the Home Depot Backyard, located next to Mercedes-Benz Stadium. The day will include raffles for game tickets and signed Falcons gear as well as appearances by former Falcons players, Freddie the Falcon and the Falcons' cheer team. Other activities related to CPR and heart health will also be available.

“1 Trained at Every Game” is a free event, open to anyone 10 years and older, but registration is required. Sign up for a time slot between 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. Hands-on CPR and AED training will take approximately 40 minutes. Parking vouchers will be provided for the Silver Deck.