About Us

Our Mission

Huddle For Hearts® is a national life-saving initiative from The Peyton Walker Foundation and collegiate/high school athletes dedicated to fighting Sudden Cardiac Arrest.

Through Huddle For Hearts® program, AEDs and CPR training are donated to youth sports organizations, especially in underserved communities, where kids play, practice, and gather. Early defibrillation with an AED can mean the difference between life and death.

Athletes are encouraged to become Heart Heroes by helping fundraise, securing performance-based sponsorships, and supporting AED placement and CPR training for coaches, players, and parents. We also provide guidance to create emergency response plans that save lives. For more information, contact Julie Walker.

Our Leadership Team

We have a passionate team and a strong commitment to fight to educate parents and students about the prevalence of Sudden Cardiac Arrest (SCA) and the importance of Electrocardiogram (EKG) testing of youth. Our work truly takes a village, help us spread the word about SCA!

Julie Walker

President & Peyton’s Mom

Nicole McCartan, M.B.A. PhD (c)

Executive Director

Ann Myers

Director of Gifts and Grants

Bill Odoms

CPR Instructor

Danelle Miller

Foundation Coordinator

Jana Benscoter

Athlete Coordinator