According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, about 2,000 young, seemingly healthy people under age 25 in the United States die each year of sudden cardiac arrest.
On Saturday, close to 500 student-athletes received a free heart screening thanks to the Cody Stephens Foundation and KPRC 2 sponsors. The simple heart test is saving lives.It’s an opportunity that’s already making a big difference.
President Scott Stephens created the organization after his son Cody died from an undetected heart condition just weeks before he was set to graduate from Crosby High School.“If a student has a problem, they may not even know about it even though they’ve had an athletic physical all their lives,” Stephens said. “Cody did. [But] Cody never had the opportunity to do this, and we are glad to present it today.
“I’m here to play football at St. Pius X High School, and I want to make sure my heart is healthy, and I will be able to play,” Evan Morales said. “At 15 years old, just a few months ago back in March or April, he was running sprints at the high school and basically just dropped. Thankfully his athletic trainer acted quickly,” Autenrieth said.
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