- September 25, 2025
Poarch Creek Indians Donate $25,000 to American Heart Association to Fund CPR Training for Escambia County Schools
Atmore, Ala. — In a continued commitment to community health and education, the Poarch Creek Indians donated $25,000 to the American Heart Association to support CPR training across Escambia County Schools. The funds will be used to provide CPR training kits that equip students and staff with hands-on CPR instruction, empowering them with critical lifesaving skills.
The ceremonial check presentation took place at the Poarch Creek Tribal Council offices, where faculty participated in a hands-on CPR training demonstration led by the American Heart Association.
“Poarch Creek Indians are proud to invest in the health and safety of our community by supporting CPR training in our schools,” said Cody Williamson, President/CEO of Creek Indian Enterprises Development Authority. “This partnership with the American Heart Association and Escambia County reflects our commitment to investing in the next generation, not just academically, but with the practical, lifesaving skills that can make a difference in critical moments.”
The AHA’s CPR in Schools program provides schools with training kits that allow educators to teach hands-only CPR in a single class period. With the support of the Poarch Creek Indians, kits will be distributed throughout Escambia County Schools, expanding access to this critical training.
“Thanks to the Tribe’s generosity, hundreds of Escambia County students will receive CPR training that could one day help save a life,” said Bridgett Dunn, Senior Development Director of the American Heart Association, Alabama and Mississippi Gulf Coast.
Contact:
Kristin Hellmich
communicationsinfo@pci-nsn.gov
(251) 359-8554
About the Poarch Creek Indians:
The Poarch Creek Indians is the only federally recognized tribe in Alabama. From hospitality to aerospace, we continue to operate in a variety of industries across the World. Read more about our Tribe here.
About the American Heart Association:
The American Heart Association is a relentless force for a world of longer, healthier lives. Dedicated to ensuring equitable health in all communities, the organization has been a leading source of health information for more than one hundred years. Supported by more than 35 million volunteers globally, we fund groundbreaking research, advocate for the public’s health, and provide critical resources to save and improve lives affected by cardiovascular disease and stroke. By driving breakthroughs and implementing proven solutions in science, policy, and care, we work tirelessly to advance health and transform lives every day. Connect with us on heart.org, Facebook, X or by calling 1-800-AHA-USA1.