My Mission

The national awareness campaign Stop the Bleed was founded by the White House after the Sandy Hook school shootings. Its mission is to encourage bystanders to become trained, equipped, and empowered to help in a bleeding emergency before the professionals arrive.

Bleeding out is the number one most preventable cause of death in the United States. Significant damage to a person’s major arteries can end their life within five to seven minutes. In this small window of time, bystanders must be trained to act on these situations to ensure the safety of their peers. The objective of my project is to educate students and community members on how to react in these emergency situations and equip them with the necessary skills to potentially save someone from bleeding to death. When I first came across the Stop the Bleed program, I noticed the simple but effective way it helps many citizens. The education that Stop the Bleed imparts on its participants is applicable at a personal, community, and classroom level. I believe that this type of education will be helpful to all high school students as they develop into active community members. As the founder and President of my school’s Domestic Violence Prevention club, I know that with the rise of violent acts in today’s society, an accident may occur at any time, and being properly equipped to respond in these situations is vital. Sharing this information about first response with my peers is very important to raise their awareness about this prevalent issue and provide them with valuable skills for future use.