Every day in the USA,
young adults die from detectable but
undiagnosed heart conditions.
Learn More about ECG screening.

Max Schewitz
1985-2005
95%
Missed

The standard preparticipation physical fails to detect over 95% of conditions that can lead to sudden cardiac death.

60%
Found

A painless, noninvasive ECG test can detect upwards of 60% of the markers of conditions that lead to sudden cardiac death. Yet, an ECG is not a part of the routine physical for young adults.

1
EKG

To fill that gap and protect our young adults, we provide low-cost, high-quality ECG testing supplemented with limited echocardiography for select students.

Motherhood Isn’t for Sissies

Submitted by Mary Beth on Tue, 05/08/2018 - 8:50pm

My mom told me, motherhood is not for sissies. She meant this humorously, trotting it out when the laundry was sky-high or my kids were getting shots or poor grades but, nothing could ring truer if you’re a mother of a child who has died. Whether your loss occurred pre-term or during childhood or even adulthood, there’s an unwritten rule that kids should not die before their parents. Trust me, that kind of loss leaves a mark. 

Shop and Support our Work

Submitted by Lindsay on Fri, 03/23/2018 - 12:32pm

Shop anytime in March or April and a portion of proceeds will be donated to the Max Schewitz Foundation. 

CATS Swim Meet Honors Josh Church

Submitted by Lindsay on Tue, 10/17/2017 - 12:21pm

October is National Sudden Cardiac Arrest Awareness Month and some local swimmers will be taking part in a fundraiser this weekend to bring awareness to the issue.  

Celebrating Life & Giving Back! Nov. 12 Fundraiser

Submitted by Lindsay on Thu, 10/05/2017 - 8:20pm

NBC Chicago Visits Lake Forest Academy

Submitted by Lindsay on Sun, 09/10/2017 - 4:09pm

Our first two EKG screenings of the school year were a huge success. It is a team effort to run each screening and we appreciate our dedicated core group of volunteers, parents and the community for continuing to embrace our work. We couldn’t do it without your support. We also want to thank Holly and her mother for stopping by the Lake Forest Academy screening to share their story with NBC Chicago.