About Us

Our Mission

Huddle For Hearts® is a national life-saving initiative between The Peyton Walker Foundation, athletes and students dedicated to increasing awareness and survival rates of Sudden Cardiac Arrest.

Through the Huddle For Hearts® program, AEDs and CPR training are donated to youth sports organizations and youth service organizations, especially in underserved communities, where kids play, practice, and gather.  Administering CPR and providing early defibrillation with an AED can mean the difference between life and death.

Athletes and students are encouraged to become Heart Heroes by helping to fundraise, securing performance-based sponsorships, and supporting AED placement and CPR training for coaches, players, and parents. We also provide guidance to create emergency response plans that save lives. For more information, contact Julie Walker.

Our Leadership Team

We have a passionate team and a strong commitment to fight to educate parents and students about the prevalence of Sudden Cardiac Arrest (SCA) and the importance of Electrocardiogram (EKG) testing of youth. Our work truly takes a village, help us spread the word about SCA!

Julie Walker

President & Peyton’s Mom

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Nicole McCartan, M.B.A. PhD (c)

Executive Director

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Ann Myers

Director of Gifts and Grants

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Bill Odoms

CPR Instructor

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Danelle Miller

Foundation Coordinator

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Jana Benscoter

Athlete Coordinator

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