4000th LIFE SAVED!

We are honored to share this milestone and story. A 94-year-old man from Oregon was eating dinner—steak and mashed potatoes—with his wife when he began to choke. Just moments earlier, his wife’s longtime caregiver had left for the evening, but was still in the driveway when the new aide ran out in distress. She rushed back inside, grabbed the LifeVac she had purchased in 2021 and recommended to the family, assembled it, and successfully dislodged a large piece of steak and potatoes on the 4th attempt, saving his life. That night, she received a message from him:

“Thank you for saving my life. I am going to sit in my recliner and read a book and not work tonight.”

He still works at 94 years old, co-running a science lab and actively doing research. Thank you to the dedicated caregiver who acted swiftly and to everyone who continues to support our mission.