Cursus Risus

At that very moment, I decided enough was enough! ‘ Till Help Arrives is a non-profit created to educate people across the world that family, friends, and bystanders, at any scene, can be the first point of assistance when a medical emergency arises. So many people do not know the power of their hands. Did you know, putting two hands together and doing compressions can make the difference between the life and death of your loved one or anyone in medical distress.? We are trained to call 911 and just wait for the ambulance, however, waiting can mean the end of life for the people we love. Waiting can mean the death of brain tissue. Waiting can be the decision between life and “pulling the plug” . Waiting can mean goodbye. Often bystanders are scared to hurt their loved ones. Others are scared of the body fluids. These reservations are understandable. We are striving to change the narrative on these reservations! Did you know that even without giving mouth to mouth you can perform CPR? Did you know that just performing compressions can save a life?  

Dear Daddy and Sissy,

‘Til Help Arrives is dedicated to my father Herman Addison Jr and my baby sister Nuri Yasmeen Addison. Every chest compression that we teach and every life that will be touched through our program is dedicated to you two. Your deaths will not be in vain as we help to prevent medical tragedies around the world. 

Yonnie.