On July 20, 2025, Addie was doing what she loved most, playing softball. During a tournament in Helena, Montana, she hit a triple and dove into third base. As she stood to dust herself off, the unthinkable happened, she collapsed from sudden cardiac arrest.
For six long minutes, her teammates, coaches, and bystanders fought for her life. Thanks to their quick action, performing CPR and using an AED, Addie’s life was saved. She was first taken to a hospital and later life-flighted to another facility, where she spent days in the ICU surrounded by doctors, nurses, and loved ones.
Addie had no prior history of heart issues, and even after extensive testing, no genetic or structural cause was found. Her story is one of mystery but even more, one of miracle and determination.
Today, Addie is back on the field she loves, stronger and more determined than ever. She plays with gratitude, knowing every game and every heartbeat is a gift. She now carries a new mission: to raise awareness about sudden cardiac arrest, CPR, and the critical importance of AEDs being accessible to bystanders in outdoor recreation spaces.