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STOP THE BLEED® Day 2025 - What a Day!

STOP THE BLEED® Project | May 2025

May 22, 2025, marked a powerful milestone in our mission to save lives through bleeding control preparedness. This year’s STOP THE BLEED® Day was the most impactful to date — with unprecedented participation, visibility, and lifesaving action.

From bustling cities to small towns, from classrooms to trauma centers, individuals and organizations united to say: “I’m ready to save a life.”

This year’s campaign featured the first STOP THE BLEED® Trainathon using the STOP THE BLEED® Training Management System, a call to action that inspired tens of thousands to:

• Take a STOP THE BLEED® class
  

• Watch an official training video
  

• Complete the STOP THE BLEED® Quiz 

This campaign is only possible because of the incredible network of partners, advocates, and volunteers who give their time, voices, and expertise to advance this mission.

So, we want to thank YOU for being a part of it, including: 

• Licensed STOP THE BLEED® Instructors literally teaching people around the world!
  

• Schools, workplaces, and civic groups that hosted community training events
  

• Media outlets, influencers, and public health leaders who helped amplify our message
  

• And of course, our dedicated STOP THE BLEED® Ambassadors, whose leadership and advocacy helped us reach new audiences in their communities.

The Stop The Bleed Coalition is proud to support and be a part of STOP THE BLEED® Day efforts. 

An Incredible STOP THE BLEED® Save During STOP THE BLEED® Month

Authored by: Moravia Fire & Rescue | May 2025

Kevin's story: A Life-Saving Effort, A Life-Changing Day

On May 13th, Moravia Fire and Rescue was dispatched to one of the most critical emergencies we have encountered — a man had been run over by a brush cutter and had lost both of his legs. Eight of our volunteer members dropped what they were doing and responded without hesitation. We knew every second mattered. Uncontrolled bleeding can take a life in minutes, and we were determined not to let that happen.

Even before we arrived, we began preparing — tourniquets were pulled from the jump bags and readied en route. We were told we may not be able to see the patient from the road, but as we approached the scene, we saw something remarkable: the patient, lying in the field, had heard our sirens and mustered the strength to wave us down.

The patient was conscious and incredibly calm despite the traumatic injuries he had sustained. He was able to tell us his name was Kevin. Our EMS crew immediately applied life-saving tourniquets to stop the bleeding. Shortly after, Centerville Fire & Rescue arrived to assist with stabilization. MercyOne Air Med responded quickly from their Knoxville base and transported Kevin to Mercy Des Moines for advanced trauma care.

In the days following the call, the members of Moravia Fire and Rescue found themselves thinking often about Kevin. We searched social media and followed every possible lead, hoping for an update. We wondered if he made it, how he was doing, and what the road ahead looked like for him.

Then, on Monday morning, we received a call from the trauma coordinator at Mercy Des Moines. She began by thanking us for the extraordinary care provided in the field. Then, she gave us the news we had been waiting for — Kevin was doing well. He had made incredible progress and wanted to meet the people who helped save his life.

Later that same day, we dropped everything once again — this time, to go meet Kevin, his wife Bobbie, and his beloved dog Jake in Des Moines. It was an emotional reunion, and one that we will never forget. We spent over two hours together, talking, sharing, and witnessing firsthand the strength and spirit of a man who had every reason to give up — but didn’t.

Kevin shared with us his plans for the future: to get back on the golf course, to build his home, and to move forward with the same calm courage he showed the day we met him. Meeting him was deeply healing for our team, and we believe it was equally meaningful for Kevin. As he told us more than once, “I appreciate everything everyone does. This is your life, but you SAVED mine”

This encounter happened during National EMS Week — and there could not have been a more meaningful way to begin it. It also happens to be National STOP THE BLEED® Month. Moravia Fire and Rescue has taught many STOP THE BLEED® classes over the years, and this call reminds us why we do. In a split second, anyone’s life can change. Knowing how to control life-threatening bleeding can make all the difference.

May 21st is also National Trauma Survivors Day. Fittingly, two of our EMTs were scheduled to donate blood that very same day the call was received. Kevin required more than 28 units of blood during his treatment. Please, if you are able: donate blood. It truly saves lives.

Kevin’s journey is just beginning, but his resilience, optimism, and gratitude have already left a lasting mark on all of us. We are incredibly thankful that he survived. His courage inspires us, and we are honored to have played a role in his survival.

Attached below is the news article covering our meeting with Kevin. We hope his story reminds everyone of the power of emergency response, the importance of training and preparation, and the profound impact of simply being there when someone needs you most. Thank you to Kevin, for allowing us to share his story. 💙

Stay safe — and thank you for continuing to support your local EMS and fire volunteers.

We’re Proud to Announce Zoll as a Corporate Sponsor of the Stop The Bleed Coalition

Stop The Bleed Coalition | June 10, 2025

We’re proud to recognize ZOLL as a 2025 corporate sponsor of the Stop the Bleed Coalition. A global leader in acute critical care, ZOLL develops innovative medical devices and software solutions that empower both professional responders and laypeople to act quickly and effectively in life-threatening emergencies. From defibrillation and cardiac monitoring to CPR feedback and data management, ZOLL’s technologies support rapid response and improved outcomes in critical situations—aligning closely with the mission of STOP THE BLEED® to save lives by equipping individuals to respond to bleeding emergencies. ZOLL’s commitment to advancing emergency care plays a key role in strengthening community readiness and public safety infrastructure. Their support helps increase access to life-saving training and equipment—ensuring more people are prepared to act when every second counts.

You can read more about their connection to the STOP THE BLEED® campaign through their guest blog post, talking about a real life STOP THE BLEED® save.