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LIVING FOR
ZACHARY
IMPACT
REPORT
Moments
of the heart
MAY 2019 - APRIL 2020
letter from the
PRESIDENT AND FOUNDER
Dear Friends,
Thousands of moments came together to make 2019 a year the Living
for Zachary Family will never forget. Between the milestones hit, the lives
changed, and the friendships made, I am continually astonished by the impact
made as our team of thousands throughout North Texas fights on for a future
where sudden cardiac arrest is defeated.
June of 2019 marked Living for Zachary’s ten-year anniversary. Throughout the year, we had many moments to reflect
on our humble beginnings as we screened more young hearts, donated more AEDs, and certified more citizens in CPR.
We created new partnerships, brainstormed with others who share our common goals, and launched new initiatives.
Most importantly, we looked towards the next decade and resolved once more to press on until every family is reached
and every young life is saved.
It is only because of your dedication, passion and commitment as part of the Living for Zachary Family we have come
this far, and because of you we will go further. Thank you for the time, talent, resources and heart you have given to this
life-saving mission. While each year ahead will have its successes and challenges, I am confident we will go on to make
an even greater impact in our community, saving children’s lives and bringing hope to families across Texas.
I started Living for Zachary to honor the life and legacy of my son Zac Schrah. Today, his legacy lives on in every child we
2 Letter from the Founder save, every life we touch, and every member of our Family. There is still work to be done and with a passion burning
3 Mission brighter than ever, we won’t stop until the fight is won.
4 Impact
5 Heart Screening Program Together, we are Living for Zachary. Thank you for your support.
7 AED Donation Program With Gratitude,
9 Scholarship Program
11 Volunteers
12 Leadership
Karen Schrah
Karen Schrah
13 Corporate Partners
14 Individual Partners
because every heart
the heart of DESERVES A 8,000+
THE MISSION SECOND CHANCE Living for Zachary
Heart Screenings
Living for Zachary’s mission is to raise awareness and prevent sudden performed to date
cardiac arrest (SCA) in youth. The organization was founded in honor
of Zachary Schrah, who was only 16 years old when he collapsed
without warning during a high school football practice in Plano on
April 2, 2009. After Zachary’s death, his mother Karen founded
Living for Zachary, a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, in June of 2009.
295 1,802
AEDs donated to People certified in the
youth-based organizations American Heart Association
Since its inception, Living for Zachary has impacted thousands of
in Texas to date CPR/AED course to date
families and children across Texas through youth heart screenings,
AED donations, CPR/AED certification classes, scholarships, and
awareness events.
120 650+
Student scholarships Awareness events
awarded to date attended to date
21
VOLUNTEER
CARDIOLOGISTS
MOMENT OF IMPACT
Camden Thrailkill, whose life was saved by a
Living for Zachary heart screening in 2016,
will be continuing his baseball career at
Navarro College in Fall 2020!
SUDDEN
CARDIAC ARREST
HEART SCREENING
#1 killer of student athletes
#1 cause of death on school campuses
9,500 youth affected annually
PROGRAM *Parent Heart Watch
Every child deserves a future free from the threat of sudden cardiac
arrest – that’s what makes the Living for Zachary Heart Screening
Program at the heart of what we do. Developed in coordination
with Baylor Scott & White The Heart Hospital – Plano, our
multi-faceted heart screenings are designed to look at many
aspects of a child’s heart health with the goal of detecting issues
that may lead to sudden cardiac arrest. Heart screenings are offered
to youth ages 12-22 at multiple locations throughout the
Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex, with many free screening events
held throughout each year. In 2019, 784 Living for Zachary Heart
Screenings were performed!
571,132 MOMENT
YOUTH SERVED
BY AEDS OF IMPACT
“We love having our AED. Our boys are
proud to have the knowledge of what to do and
the equipment to do it. When we ask our group, 'Boys, who
are the first responders?' They will, in loud
unison, reply, 'We are!' This is thanks to you!"
Trail Life Troop 22
AED DONATION 9 OUT OF 10
PROGRAM
sudden cardiac arrest victims
who receive a shock from an AED
within 1 minute survive
*American Heart Association
When sudden cardiac arrest strikes, every second counts and the
actions of bystanders are critical. That’s why Living for Zachary is
dedicated to donating Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs)
The chances of survival from
to youth-based organizations across Texas so that every heart can sudden cardiac arrest decrease
be given a second chance when the time comes. We are passionate by 10% for every minute
about not only equipping citizens with these tools, but also teaching without CPR
them that they have the power to make a difference through
*American Heart Association
CPR/AED certification courses. 29 AEDs were donated by Living for
Zachary to youth-based organizations and 427 individuals were
certified in CPR/AED use in 2019. When the places we work, learn
and play are equipped with life-saving technology and people who
know how to use it, lives young and old can be forever changed by
the power of CPR, AEDs and teamwork!
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STUDENT SCHOLARSHIPS
MOMENT
OF IMPACT
AWARDED IN 2019
“I cannot begin to express how much your
contribution impacted my family. Once EMT school ends,
I will apply to the Collin College Paramedic Program. God-willing,
I will have all the required certifications to become a
Plano firefighter. I hope I have made Zachary
and your Family proud.”
Julian J. Gomez
$146,750
SCHOLARSHIP in student scholarships
awarded to date
PROGRAM
It was Zac Schrah’s dream to become a physician. As we carry
on his legacy, Living for Zachary awards yearly scholarships to
high school students in Collin County pursuing a medically-oriented
field of study. Our academic scholarship recipients have a vision
for changing lives, and we are committed to helping them
achieve their goals as we work together towards healthier, safer
communities. Living for Zachary also awards yearly scholarships to
Collin College students pursuing a medical degree, as well as
football and athletic training scholarships to students at
Plano-area high schools who display the values of leadership,
passion, and discipline.
BOARD MEMBERS PHYSICIAN ADVISORY BOARD
thank you William Scott, MD, Co-Chairman, Children’s Health and UTSW
VOLUNTEERS 1,187
volunteer BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Adam Shapira, MD, Co-Chairman, Advanced Heart Care, PA
David Brown, MD, FACC, FACP, The Heart Group
hours served Christopher B. Cianci, DO, Baylor Scott & White Cardiovascular Consultants
Living for Zachary volunteers are a group unlike any other. Filled with spirit, Ralph Thompson, Chairman, North Dallas Bank and Trust
Brian DeVille, MD, FACC, FHRS, Arrhythmia Management
determination and a passion for saving young lives, hundreds of North
Karen Schrah, President & Founder, Harbor Group Mgmt Co.
J. Michael DiMaio, MD, Cardiac Surgery Specialists, Spectral MD
Texans join us each year to bring life-saving programs to more
Jeff Bolen, Black, Mann & Graham, LLP
families in our communities. Whether it be early mornings, late David Edwards, MD, Advanced Heart Care, PA
Jimmy Croteau, Katerra
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nights, a casual or black-tie affair, our volunteers are ready Srinivas R. Gunukula, MD, Southwest Cardiac Associates
Bret Cullers, Sabre
to jump into any task with smiles and energy. Delivering Vikas C. Jain, MD, FACC, The Cardiovascular Consultants
on our mission simply wouldn’t be possible without Adrienne DuBos, Independence Title Co.
volunteers Mubashar Khan, MD, Legacy Heart Center
those who dedicate their time and talent to joined us in 2019 Mark Gonzales, Treace Medical Concepts
Steven Mottl, DO, Baylor Scott & White Cardiovascular Consultants
ensure we keep moving closer winning the Michael Hartman, Intrepid Teleradiology Services
David Rawitscher, MD, FACC Legacy Heart Center
fight against SCA in youth. To our Darian Jones, J.P. Morgan Private Bank
volunteers: thank you for being Myra Robinson, American Heart Association
part of the Team!
P H YS I C I A N R E A D I N G PA N E L
Bud Smith, Zoll LifeVest
Daniel Gilada, MD, Baylor Scott & White Cardiovascular Consultants
R. Gottlieb, MD, PhD, Baylor Scott & White Advanced Heart Failure Clinic
S TA F F
Ricky Harris, DO, FACC, Baylor Scott & White Cardiovascular Consultants
Kendra Briscoe – Marketing and Communications Specialist
Abraham Jacob, MD, Preventative and Therapeutic Cardiac Associates
A huge part of the mission of L4Z is donating AED machines Jessica Cook – Director of Development
Jeffrey D. Kaplan, MD, FACC, Baylor Scott & White Cardiovascular Consultants
and raising awareness of SCA. I love volunteering for L4Z Kim Jones – Business Director
Farhanna Kazi, MD, FACC, Affinity Healthcare
because they are literally saving lives. My son and I both Elizabeth Lemuz – Community Engagement Coordinator
Steven Mottl, DO, Baylor Scott & White Cardiovascular Consultants
survived SCA with the use of an AED machine. Conrad Park, MD, FACC, Baylor Scott & White Cardiovascular Consultants
David Rawitscher, MD, FACC, Legacy Heart Center
Virginia Krejci
Sabrina Stone, MD, FACC, The Cardiovascular Consultants
Zuyue Wang, MD, Legacy Heart Center
our THE PULSE – MONTHLY DONORS Robert and Traci Cooper Kathleen Hydock Andy and Tracy Rawlings
INDIVIDUAL DONORS
CORPORATE PARTNERS
Yvette Adams Knowles and Linda Cornwell Lydia Irwin Jeff and Lalania Richard
The Bolos Foundation Ray and Carol Croteau James and Bridget Jewell Doran and Bethann Roberts
DONORS
Mac and Stephanie Brink Devin and Holly Crotts Darian and Kim Jones Jillian Roberts
Robert and Jessica Cook Mike Dardick Zach and Kendall Kent Robert and Kathleen Salazar
Jimmy and Tracy Croteau Dr. Tony and Bernice Das Mike and Virginia Krejci Wally and Tracy Schlaegel
Bret and Denise Cullers Bruce and Kym Davidson Torrie Kuwana Sarah Schrah
It takes a big team to defeat sudden cardiac arrest in youth. Andre and Adrienne DuBos Dr. Mustafa and Tasneem Dohadwala Baylis and Kim Laramore Dave Senor
Randy Garza Mike and Ruth Doocy August and Laurie Larson Dr. Marc and Karen Shalek
With the generosity of corporate partners and individual Kevin and Malissa Glass Jay and Sue Dorval Dr. Andres and Shelbie Leal Dr. Adam and Debra Shapira
donors, we continue to expand Living for Zachary’s life-saving Mary Frances Love Jaco and Natasha Du Plooy The Scott Limpert Memorial Fund David Shaw
Ronnie McFadden Angela Easterwood Rodney Ling Matthew Shuba
programs across North Texas. Partnering with Living for Joe Mecca Jo Ellard Phil Long Stewart and Michelle Sims
Zachary is more than a donation: it is a promise to children Ann Marie Rogers Chad Ellard Saul Lubetski Jordan Slone
Jason and Sierra Sanders Nick and Alicen Faucett Darin and Heidi Lyons Bud and Michelle Smith
across Texas that we won’t give up. It is a promise that we
DENTON • MCKINNE Y • PLANO
Karen Schrah Paul and Mary Anne Fego Joe and Jan Marquez Hamilton Sneed
won’t stop until every young heart is protected and every Ralph and Lori Thompson Karen Fogelman Philip and Reena Mathew David Stanford
Camden Thrailkill Earl Fonville Adam and Nikki McDonald Dennis and Nancy Steele
family is touched. It is a promise that we will win the fight. To Abbott Vascular John Paul II High School Ray and Tara Zielinski Jeff and Carrie Francis Dr. Chad and Loan McDuffie Jim and Pat Stevens
all Heart Heroes who gave generously in 2019, thank you for AG&E Structural Engenuity Katerra Kim Frazier Taylor McFadden Carla Stoner
AMN Healthcare Kendra Scott LLC Don and Connie Adair Todd and Colleen Frost Justin and Sara Meeks Jean Storey
being the difference for thousands of children in your com- Aptoco Repair Services Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc. Sal Gutierrez and Cathy Anderson Dr. Dennis and Beth Gable Tina Millican Tom Striegel
munity. You are the heart that keeps us moving forward until Cawley Partners KPMG Craig and Chrissy Barth Jim and Jerri Garison Craig and Julie Mills Monica Susman
CBRE L3 Technologies Charity Trust Michael Belka Helena Gentry Jay Mollenkopf Roger and Debi Sutherland
every child is saved. Charter Furniture Rental, Inc. Legend Consulting Steve Bishop and Sharon Friedberg Mark and Judy Gonzales Jim Monk Elizabeth Thrailkill
Chicago Title Co. Texas Legends Jeff and Gina Blanton Jon Grafflin Dr. Steven and Laurie Mottl Rik and Michelle Thrailkill
Children’s Health Medtronic Jeff and Rhiannon Bolen Michael and Meg Gratch Megan Moyer Jerry Tomlinson
Communities Foundation of Texas Mercedes-Benz of Plano Steven and Nancy Bolos Dr. Scott and Ana Greenberg Ashley Mueller Ty and Cathy Underwood
Denali Construction Services, LP Methodist Health System Jake Brendel Dr. Ricky and Jennifer Harris John Mulvey Mark and Janet Valentine
Distribution Technologies Mille Lire Ban Brooks Michael and Paulette Hartman Justin and Kristi Munn Renate Vogel
Emerald City Management Band Music Audience Exchange David and Stephanie Brooks Steven Hass Brett and Karma Nelson Matt and Katie Wear
Environments for Health Architecture Network for Good Gayanne Burns Jeffrey and Carrie Hatfield Charity Fund Mike and Heidi Nesta Erick and Dr. Erin Westerholm
The Bolos Foundation proudly supports Living for Zachary's FreemanGroup Service Solutions North Dallas Bank and Trust Lea Anne Burns Dan and Linda Hatton Richard Newsome David White and Dr. Michael Lunardon
Gupta & Associates, Inc. Physicians Realty Trust Lisa Busch Kevin and Nina Hayden Bryan and Charmaine Nichols Nan White
mission to help bring awareness and prevent sudden cardiac
Gupta Agarwal Charitable Foundation Plano East Football Booster Club Robert Buttram Micah and Courtney Hedges John and Laurie Nitardy Ches and Caroline Williams
arrest in youth. We hope that through our support and the Hall-Render Law Firm Premier Property Real Estate Group Dr. Tung Cai Josh and Kaitlan Helton Dr. Pedro and Ani Nosnik Shawn and Alex Willis
generous support of others, Living for Zachary can continue Harbor Group Management Co. Save A Life Marco Calderon Jim and Christine Hemmingway Randall and Catherine Oates Todd and Dainyell Wilson
Haynes and Boone Sherwin-Williams Company Dr. David Ballard and Dr. Michela Caruso Kevin and Susan Hetrick Susan O'Brien-Garner David and Renee Winter
their legacy and impact more children and families with their
Hunt Consolidated, Inc. Skyline Cabinetry Inc. Homero and Tracy Cavazos Stephen and Monique Hohmann Dr. Conrad and Gaylen Park Bryan and Lari Wise
life-saving heart screenings, AED donations, and education. ib Supply|Tuffplank Southwest Funding Jeff and Lisa Chalmers Tricia Holderbaum Jim and Kathy Patterson Tammy Wood
Iberia Bank SW Associates Consulting Engineers Matt and Jessica Chance Russ Huffington Dan and Kim Peichel April Woods
Alex Willis, The Bolos Foundation ICSynergy International, LP The Bassett Firm Frank and Leslie Cofer Tom Hunt Jerry and Cassandra Price Mike and Katherine Wylie
Image Industries The Reny Company Robert Coke David and Kathy Hunter Mark and Kim Pyatt Andrew and Ranae Zurawski
Independence Title Co. Walmart Stores, Inc. John Cook and Leslie Wheeler - Cook Dr. Kelley Hutcheson Dr. David and Ros Rawitscher
Jenkins Medical Associates ZOLL LifeVest
If your name has been misspelled, displayed incorrectly or has been inadvertently omitted, please accept our sincere apology. Contact Jessica Cook at jessica@livingforzachary.org for any changes or questions.
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