A Runner’s Close Call: How One Nurse Became a Lifesaver on the Go

Talk about a heart-stopping story! Tommy Chan, an avid runner from Ottawa, found himself in a life-or-death situation during what was supposed to be a simple 5K run. On May 20th, he suffered a cardiac arrest, leaving him with zero memory of the whole ordeal. Thanks to the timely intervention of nurse Tawnya Shimizu, who just happened to be in the right place at the right time, Chan received life-saving CPR that has him on the mend today.

After coming back to consciousness in the hospital, Chan’s first burning question was, “Who saved my life?” That’s where it gets really intriguing. Using the Strava app to trace his route, he pieced together the timeline of his collapse. Meanwhile, Tawnya was left with her own questions, anxiously wondering whether Chan had survived. A social media post from Chan asking if anyone had helped him kicked off a search that ended up reconnecting the two.

Their story is a powerful reminder of how strangers can become heroes when we least expect it. It’s not every day that a run turns into a CPR reunion story worthy of a movie. Who knew jogging could lead to such a heartwarming twist? Have you ever had a stranger step in to help you during a critical moment?

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