Gardner-Webb Alumnus A.J. Carey and His Wife Receive National Red Cross Awards

Authors

Office of University Communications

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Description

In his last semester at Gardner-Webb University, A.J. Carey took a CPR instructor course, on the recommendation of a professor. Two years later, on Jan. 13, 2019, A.J. would use those skills to save his father’s life. A.J.’s wife, Deann, who is a CNA II, helped him perform the lifesaving technique.

Publication Date

11-21-2019

Publisher

Gardner-Webb University

City

Boiling Springs

Keywords

A.J. Carey, American Red Cross CPR class, Automated External Defibrillator (AED), cardiac arrest, Caroline Fountain, Certificate of Extraordinary Personal Action, chest compressions, Deann Carey, Department of Communication Studies and New Media, Department of Health Sport and Physical Education, Dr. Bob Carey, Dr. Debbi Ware, first responders, Greater Carolinas Region of the Red Cross, National Certificate of Merit, paramedics, Professional Disc Golf Association, Scott Loudermelt, sport pedagogy

Recommended Citation

Office of University Communications, "Gardner-Webb Alumnus A.J. Carey and His Wife Receive National Red Cross Awards" (2019). Gardner-Webb NewsCenter Archive. 162.
https://digitalcommons.gardner-webb.edu/gardner-webb-newscenter-archive/162