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  3. Sheridan family joins American Heart Association at Wyoming capitol to advocate for cardiac emergency response plans in schools
Published: January 20, 2026

Sheridan family joins American Heart Association at Wyoming capitol to advocate for cardiac emergency response plans in schools

After surviving sudden cardiac arrest at age 10, Emerson Kelley and her parents will urge lawmakers to require lifesaving plans in every school
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Emerson Kelley

Emerson Kelley collapsed while walking into her school in Sheridan, Wyo., but thanks to quick CPR and an AED, she survived sudden cardiac arrest — a condition later linked to Long QT Syndrome, a genetic heart rhythm disorder.

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Emerson Kelley

Emerson Kelley

Emerson Kelley collapsed while walking into her school in Sheridan, Wyo., but thanks to quick CPR and an AED, she survived sudden cardiac arrest — a condition later linked to Long QT Syndrome, a genetic heart rhythm disorder.

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Cardiac arrest survivor Emerson Kelley

Cardiac arrest survivor Emerson Kelley of Sheridan, Wyo., made a full recovery and plays softball year-round.

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Cardiac arrest survivor Emerson Kelley

Cardiac arrest survivor Emerson Kelley

Cardiac arrest survivor Emerson Kelley of Sheridan, Wyo., made a full recovery and plays softball year-round.

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