High School Athlete Saved: How Preparedness Made the Difference

Sep 19, 2025   |   Cintas

Emergency Preparedness Saves Lives

Sudden cardiac arrest can strike anyone, anywhere, without warning. For Alyssa, a Michigan high school student, it happened during track practice. Thanks to quick action from her coaches, CPR training, and an onsite automated external defibrillator (AED), Alyssa's life was saved before EMS arrived.

AEDs analyze heart rhythms and deliver shock to restore normal heartbeat, making them critical in emergencies. In this case, the AED provided by Cintas through their OMNIA Partners cooperative purchasing contract, played a vital role. Cintas equips schools and businesses with lifesaving tools and skills that truly make a difference.

This incident underscores a powerful truth that seconds matter. Immediate CPR and AED access can turn tradegy into survival. This story is an important reminder of why preparedness is essential. Don't wait to ensure your team has access to the lifesaving resources they may need one day. Click here to learn how you can ensure your agency is prepared by leveraging the Cintas cooperative contract through OMNIA Partners. 

About Cintas and OMNIA Partners

For years, Cintas Corporation has been collaborating with the public sector to provide cleaning products, janitorial supplies as well as a variety of maintenance, first aid, and safety products and services. Our cooperative purchasing strategy with Cintas will help your agency lower costs while saving you time and resources. With OMNIA Partners, there is no extra cost to participate so you don't have to stress about hidden fees.

Learn more about the cooperative purchasing partnership between Cintas and OMNIA Partners. 

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