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UPS Store president's heart attack leads to national cardiac safety initiative

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Last Reviewed: Jun 19, 2026

14d ago· 5 min readenNews
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Summary

Sarah Casalan, president of The UPS Store Inc., survived a heart attack at age 47, which sparked a nationwide initiative to improve cardiac emergency preparedness. In partnership with the American Heart Association, The UPS Store launched a campaign to install automated external defibrillators (AEDs) and provide CPR training across their locations. Casalan and The UPS Store will receive an Award of Meritorious Achievement for their contributions to fighting cardiovascular disease and saving lives through improved emergency response infrastructure.

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If our efforts save just one life, that is priceless.
It took about five minutes from realizing I was having a heart attack to passing out.
I dismissed my nausea as indigestion and my weakness as exhaustion.
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The UPS Store and its president, Sarah Casalan, will be honored for their contributions to the fight against cardiovascular disease.

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