 the american heart association if an adult suddenly collapses call 9-1-1 then push hard and fast in the center of their chest until help arrives hands can do incredible things but nothing compares to using them to help save a life for more information on this latest method of cpr visit hands only cpr.org today a message from the american heart association and the ad council when you donate or shop at pathway thrift store you are helping homeless families and individuals in our community