Stephen Runs Central Park
This past Father’s Day, while running in Central Park, Stephen witnessed a woman collapse from sudden cardiac arrest. CPR was administered immediately, but it took five to ten agonizing minutes for an AED to arrive—and for the ambulance to follow. As a former EMT, Stephen knows those moments can mean the difference between life and death and every second counts.
That experience highlighted a critical need: Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs) must be more accessible in city parks, where thousands gather daily and emergencies can happen without warning.
On October 11, Stephen will attempt the Central Park Loop Fastest Known Time: running 124 miles in a single day during Central Park’s Opening Hours — 20 full loops of Central Park — to raise funds and awareness for this lifesaving cause.
Stephen is excited to partner with The Aliver Foundation, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit where 100% of donations go directly toward lifesaving AED equipment bundles (each including an all-weather, climate-controlled, vandal-resistant AED enclosure plus the AED itself).
Each bundle costs $2,500, providing 24/7 access to an AED in a public recreation space.
Why Your Support Matters
Every second counts: In a cardiac emergency— any contribution amount can save lives.
Every bundle matters: $2,500 funds a complete AED setup in a park.
Every dollar helps: No amount is too small.
Stephen’s run is more than an endurance challenge. It’s a movement to ensure safety for joggers, families, and communities who love our parks across the country..
Donate today and help bring AEDs to where they are needed most.
Please note: 100% of your donation goes directly toward the purchase of a lifesaving equipment bundle (consisting of an all weather, climate controlled, tamper proof outdoor AED enclosure + an AED) to be placed in a public recreation space through The Aliver Foundation. This type of enclosure ensures that the AED will be safe despite the weather and accessible to the public 24/7/365. Each bundle costs $2500 so we'll shoot for one but hope that we can underwrite more, together. Every dollar helps get us there, so please feel free to choose a preset amount or set your own. Thank you in advance for your generosity.