Preventing Preventable Death: A Conversation with George Laman

From SaveHeart Stories by Dave Fritzsche

September 16, 2025 · 24 min · Episode 8

About this episode

George Laman shares his journey of loss and advocacy for CPR training after the sudden cardiac arrest of his daughter.

Losing a child is every parent’s worst nightmare. The grief is crushing, the questions are endless, and the road ahead feels impossible to walk. Yet even in the darkest places, some find a way to turn sorrow into strength. They discover a purpose that not only honors their loved one but also protects countless others from the same heartbreak. In this episode of Save Heart Stories, host Dave Fritzsche, founder of  SaveHeart by HeartNation  talks with George Laman, a U.S. Navy veteran, and longtime fire chief, whose life was forever changed when his daughter Lauren died of sudden cardiac arrest during high school practice. George shares the heartbreaking details of that day, the shortcomings in emergency response, and the moment he vowed to honor Lauren’s life by making sure other families would be spared the same loss. You’ll hear how George’s determination led to the passage of “Lauren’s Law” in Illinois, mandating CPR and AED training for all high school students, and similar efforts in Florida With faith, gratitude, and relentless drive, he continues to push for broader awareness, outdoor AED access, and education that empowers families at home, at school, and in the…

People in this episode

Host: Dave Fritzsche

Guest: George Laman

Topics covered

sudden cardiac arrest
CPR training
AED access
grief and loss
advocacy
family support

Keywords

sudden cardiac arrest
CPR
AED
Lauren's Law
grief
advocacy
family education

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: SaveHeart, HeartNation, Lauren’s Law

Places: Illinois, Florida