Youth sports practice teamwork every week. Durham nonprofit wants them to practice lifesaving, too

BeeReady brings CPR, AED awareness, and trained responders to youth sports sidelines across Durham and the Triangle.

DURHAM, NC, UNITED STATES, October 23, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ — When an emergency happens at a game, the first people able to help may already be on the sideline. A Durham nonprofit is working to make sure they know what to do.

BeeReady brings CPR and AED training, emergency-response volunteers, and AEDs to youth sports practices, games, and community events. The physician-founded nonprofit is inviting leagues across Durham and the Triangle to request a BeeReady visit and make readiness part of the season.

“We teach kids to show up for their teammates every day,” said Dr. Andi Senter, BeeReady’s executive director and co-founder. “Knowing how to get help, stay calm, and support someone in an emergency is another way to do that. We are kid-led and adult-supervised.”

Readiness belongs where kids play

BeeReady was founded by physicians Dr. Senter and Dr. Elda Fisher, alongside entrepreneur Matt Senter. Its model brings emergency preparation to where young athletes already gather: the field, court, or pool.

During its first week, BeeReady staffed three swim practices, placed two AEDs with founding families, and had young volunteers run a booth at a swim meet. The children raised $68 to support the organization’s work bringing AEDs and preparedness to youth sports. The organization now offers American Red Cross CPR and AED training for coaches, parents, and volunteers.

A BeeReady sideline visit can include an AED and trained volunteers at an event, hands-on CPR and AED instruction, help planning where an AED should be placed, and opportunities for young athletes to learn emergency-response basics with adult supervision.

“An AED matters when people can find it, reach it, and know what to do,” said Dr. Elda Fisher, BeeReady’s medical director. “We want preparedness to feel like part of being on a team.”

Bringing the program to more Triangle leagues

There is no charge for a league to host BeeReady. For certification training, the nonprofit requests a $50 donation per person, but says the donation is optional and training is available at no cost when needed. Leagues can request a BeeReady visit to discuss a game, meet, practice, or training session.

BeeReady is an IRS-recognized 501(c)(3) nonprofit. Its Candid nonprofit profile provides information for donors and potential partners.

About BeeReady

BeeReady is a Durham-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit that brings CPR and AED training, emergency-readiness volunteers, and AED access to youth sports. Founded by physicians Dr. Andi Senter and Dr. Elda Fisher, with entrepreneur Matt Senter, BeeReady serves Durham and the wider Triangle. Learn more at beeready.buzz.

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